Esther 2:11

11 But Mardochaeus used to walk every day by the women's court, to see what would become of Esther.

Esther 2:11 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 2:11

And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's
house
Being one of the court, and in an high post, as Aben Ezra thinks, he might walk there without being examined, and called to an account for it:

to know how Esther did;
to inquire of her health and prosperity, or peace, the word here used signifies, even all sorts of it:

and what should become of her;
or was done to her, whether she was well used, or as yet introduced to the king, how it fared with her, and what befell her.

Esther 2:11 In-Context

9 And the damsel pleased him, and she found favour in his sight; and he hasted to give her the things for purification, and her portion, and the seven maidens appointed her out of the palace: and he treated her and her maidens well in the women's apartment.

10 But Esther discovered not her family nor her kindred: for Mardochaeus had charged her not to tell.

11 But Mardochaeus used to walk every day by the women's court, to see what would become of Esther.

12 Now this was the time for a virgin to go into the king, when she should have fulfilled twelve months; for so are the days of purification fulfilled, six months while they are anointing themselves with oil of myrrh, and six months with spices and women's purifications.

13 And then goes in to the king; and to whomsoever he shall give the command, will bring her to come in with him from the women's apartment to the king's chamber.