Esther 2:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

She required nothing, to show that she was not desirous to please the king, and that she was brought to the king without and against her own inclination and choice. Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her, i.e. was admired by them for her beauty.

Esther 2:15

15 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.