Esther 2: Esther Becomes Queen

Xerxes has his empire searched for a new queen, and Esther, the orphaned cousin raised by the Jew Mordecai, is brought into the palace. She keeps her Jewish identity secret at Mordecai’s instruction, wins the king’s love, and is crowned. Mordecai uncovers a plot to kill the king, which is written in the royal records.

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When Esther’s turn came to be taken in to the king, what did she ask to bring along (Esther 2:15)?

Costly jewels and robes chosen from the royal treasuryGifts of perfume for each of the king’s chief officialsNothing beyond what Hegai, the keeper of the women, advisedA written appeal from Mordecai asking for royal favor