Esther 2:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it. Esther had not showed her people - This might have prejudiced her with the king; for it was certainly no credit at the Persian court to be a Jew; and we shall find from the sequel that those who were in the Persian dominions were far from being reputable, or in a safe state. Besides, had her lineage been known, envy might have prevented her from ever having access to the king.

Esther 2:10

10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.