4 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.
4 Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti." This advice appealed to the king, and he followed it.
4 And let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti." This pleased the king, and he did so.
4 Then let the girl who best pleases the king be made queen in place of Vashti." The king liked this advice and took it.
4 Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti." This thing pleased the king, and he did so.
4 After that, the young woman who most pleases the king will be made queen instead of Vashti." This advice was very appealing to the king, so he put the plan into effect.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 2:4
Commentary on Esther 2:1-20
(Read Esther 2:1-20)
We see to what absurd practices those came, who were destitute of Divine revelation, and what need there was of the gospel of Christ, to purify men from the lusts of the flesh, and to bring them back to the original institution of marriage. Esther was preferred as queen. Those who suggest that Esther committed sin to come at this dignity, do not consider the custom of those times and countries. Every one that the king took was married to him, and was his wife, though of a lower rank. But how low is human nature sunk, when such as these are the leading pursuits and highest worldly happiness of men! Disappointment and vexation must follow; and he most wisely consults his enjoyment, even in this present life, who most exactly obeys the precepts of the Divine law. But let us turn to consider the wise and merciful providence of God, carrying on his deep but holy designs in the midst of all this. And let no change in our condition be a pretext for forgetting our duties to parents, or the friends who have stood in their place.