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Esther 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

So it came to pass, when the king’s commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king’s house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

Esther 2:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 2:8

Theological / Devotional

His decree. Literally, “his law.” The same word occurs in the expression, “the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not” (Dan. 6:8, 12).

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