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Esther 2:19
Mordecai was sitting next to the king's gate at the time the young women were gathered together the second time.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the virgins were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the King’s Gate.
When the virgins were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the King’s Gate.
Hebrew Names Version
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordekhai was sitting in the king's gate.
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordekhai was sitting in the king's gate.
King James Version
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
English Standard Version
Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
New Century Version
Now Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate when the girls were gathered the second time.
Now Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate when the girls were gathered the second time.
New English Translation
Now when the young women were being gathered again, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Now when the young women were being gathered again, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Amplified Bible
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
New American Standard Bible
Now when the virgins were gathered together for the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Now when the virgins were gathered together for the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
World English Bible
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And whe the virgins were gathered ye second time, then Mordecai sate in the Kings gate.
And whe the virgins were gathered ye second time, then Mordecai sate in the Kings gate.
Legacy Standard Bible
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Berean Standard Bible
When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the King's Gate.
When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the King's Gate.
Contemporary English Version
When the young women were brought together again, Esther's cousin Mordecai had become a palace official.
When the young women were brought together again, Esther's cousin Mordecai had become a palace official.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the girls would gather on other occasions, Mordekhai would sit at the King's Gate.
When the girls would gather on other occasions, Mordekhai would sit at the King's Gate.
Darby Translation
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting in the kings gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting in the kings gate.
Good News Translation
Meanwhile Mordecai had been appointed by the king to an administrative position.
Meanwhile Mordecai had been appointed by the king to an administrative position.
Lexham English Bible
When the virgins were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the gate of the king.
When the virgins were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the gate of the king.
Literal Translation
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan the virgins were gathered together the seconde tyme, Mardocheus sat in the kynges gate.
And whan the virgins were gathered together the seconde tyme, Mardocheus sat in the kynges gate.
American Standard Version
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
Bible in Basic English
And when the virgins came together in the second house of the women, Mordecai took his seat in the doorway of the king's house.
And when the virgins came together in the second house of the women, Mordecai took his seat in the doorway of the king's house.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when the virgins were gathered together the seconde time, Mardocheus sate in the kinges gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the seconde time, Mardocheus sate in the kinges gate.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, and Mordecai sat in the king's gate--
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, and Mordecai sat in the king's gate--
King James Version (1611)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sate in the kings gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sate in the kings gate.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But Mardochaeus served in the palace.
But Mardochaeus served in the palace.
English Revised Version
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne virgyns weren souyt also the secounde tyme, and weren gaderid togidere, Mardochee dwellide at the yate of the kyng.
And whanne virgyns weren souyt also the secounde tyme, and weren gaderid togidere, Mardochee dwellide at the yate of the kyng.
Update Bible Version
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when the virgins were assembled the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And when the virgins were assembled the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
New King James Version
When virgins were gathered together a second time, Mordecai sat within the king's gate.
When virgins were gathered together a second time, Mordecai sat within the king's gate.
New Living Translation
Even after all the young women had been transferred to the second harem and Mordecai had become a palace official,
Even after all the young women had been transferred to the second harem and Mordecai had become a palace official,
New Life Bible
When the young women were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
When the young women were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
New Revised Standard
When the virgins were being gathered together, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
When the virgins were being gathered together, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, when virgins were gathered together second time, then, Mordecai, was sitting in the gate of the king.
Now, when virgins were gathered together second time, then, Mordecai, was sitting in the gate of the king.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the virgins were sought the second time, and gathered together, Mardochai stayed at the king’s gate,
And when the virgins were sought the second time, and gathered together, Mardochai stayed at the king’s gate,
Revised Standard Version
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mor'decai was sitting at the king's gate.
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mor'decai was sitting at the king's gate.
Young's Literal Translation
And in the virgins being gathered a second time, then Mordecai is sitting in the gate of the king;
And in the virgins being gathered a second time, then Mordecai is sitting in the gate of the king;
THE MESSAGE
On one of the occasions when the virgins were being gathered together, Mordecai was sitting at the King's Gate. All this time, Esther had kept her family background and race a secret as Mordecai had ordered; Esther still did what Mordecai told her, just as when she was being raised by him.
On one of the occasions when the virgins were being gathered together, Mordecai was sitting at the King's Gate. All this time, Esther had kept her family background and race a secret as Mordecai had ordered; Esther still did what Mordecai told her, just as when she was being raised by him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate.
Contextual Overview
1 Later, King Xerxes stopped being angry. Then he remembered Vashti and what she had done. He remembered his commands about her. 2 Then the king's personal servants had a suggestion. They said, "Search for beautiful young virgins for the king. 3 Let the king choose leaders in every province of his kingdom. Then let the leaders bring every beautiful young virgin to the capital city of Susa. These young women will be put with the group of the king's women. They will be under the care of Hegai, the king's eunuch, who is in charge of the women. Then give beauty treatments to all of them. 4 Then let the one who is pleasing to the king become the new queen in Vashti's place." The king liked this suggestion, so he accepted it. 5 Now there was a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai. Mordecai was the son of Jair, and Jair was the son of Shimei, and Shimei was the son of Kish. Mordecai was in the capital city, Susa. 6 Mordecai had been carried into captivity from Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. He was with the group that was taken into captivity with King Jehoiachin of Judah. 7 Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah. She didn't have a father or a mother, so Mordecai took care of her. Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter when her father and mother died. Hadassah was also called Esther. She had a very pretty face and a good figure. 8 When the king's command had been heard, many young women were brought to the capital city of Susa. They were put under the care of Hegai. Esther was one of these women. She was taken to the king's palace and put into Hegai's care. Hegai was in charge of the king's women. 9 He liked Esther. She became his favorite, so he quickly gave Esther beauty treatments and special food. He chose seven slave women from the king's palace and gave them to Esther. Then he moved Esther and her seven women servants into the best place where the king's women lived. 10 Esther didn't tell anyone she was a Jew. She didn't tell anyone about her family background, because Mordecai had told her not to.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the virgins: Esther 2:3, Esther 2:4
sat in the king's gate: Esther 2:21, Esther 3:2, Esther 3:3, Esther 5:13
Reciprocal: Esther 6:12 - came again Daniel 2:49 - sat
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule over every living thing that moves on the earth."
God blessed them and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Genesis 2:4
This is the story about the creation of the sky and the earth. This is what happened when the Lord God made the earth and the sky.
This is the story about the creation of the sky and the earth. This is what happened when the Lord God made the earth and the sky.
Genesis 2:8
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the East, in a place named Eden. He put the man he made in that garden.
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the East, in a place named Eden. He put the man he made in that garden.
Genesis 2:20
The man gave names to all the tame animals, to all the birds in the air, and to all the wild animals. He saw many animals and birds, but he could not find a companion that was right for him.
The man gave names to all the tame animals, to all the birds in the air, and to all the wild animals. He saw many animals and birds, but he could not find a companion that was right for him.
Genesis 2:22
The Lord God used the rib from the man to make a woman. Then he brought the woman to the man.
The Lord God used the rib from the man to make a woman. Then he brought the woman to the man.
Genesis 2:23
And the man said, "Finally! One like me, with bones from my bones and a body from my body. She was taken out of a man, so I will call her ‘woman.'"
And the man said, "Finally! One like me, with bones from my bones and a body from my body. She was taken out of a man, so I will call her ‘woman.'"
Genesis 6:20
Two of every kind of bird, animal, and creeping thing will come to you so that you might keep them alive.
Two of every kind of bird, animal, and creeping thing will come to you so that you might keep them alive.
Genesis 9:2
Every animal on earth, every bird in the air, every animal that crawls on the ground, and every fish in the sea will be afraid of you. All of them will be under your control.
Every animal on earth, every bird in the air, every animal that crawls on the ground, and every fish in the sea will be afraid of you. All of them will be under your control.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time,.... Some think this second collection is that which was made when Esther was taken and brought to the keeper of the women, called the second, in reference to a former collection of them, made when Vashti was taken and made queen; but as there is no proof of any such collection then made, rather the case was this, such was the lust of the king, though he had a queen he loved, and a multitude of concubine's, yet a second collection of virgins was made for his gratification:
then Mordecai sat in the king's gate; or court, being an officer in it, promoted by the interest of Esther, though not as yet known to be a relation of her's: so Î¸Ï Ïα in Xenophon z is used of the court of the king of Persia, as the Ottoman or Turkish court is now called the "Porte".
z Cyropaedia, l. 8. c. 2, 5, 11, 40.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
When the virgins ... - Rather, âwhen virginsâ etc. The words begin a new paragraph. There was a second collection of virgins (after that of Esther 2:8), and it was at the time of this second collection that Mordecai had the good fortune to save the kingâs life.
