Est 2:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8-11 : Esther gained favor with Hegai, the man in charge of the women. She was treated with special kindness and given the best place in the palace (Esther 2:9 ). Mordecai, who deeply cared about Esther, checked on her daily to see how she was doing (Esther 2:11 ). Esther obeyed Mordecai’s instructions not to reveal her Jewish background (Esther 2:10 ). This shows her humility and respect for his guidance.

‏ Esther 2:8

v. 8-11: Esther gained favor with Hegai, the man in charge of the women. She was treated with special kindness and given the best place in the palace (Esther 2:9 ^a). Mordecai, who deeply cared about Esther, checked on her daily to see how she was doing (Esther 2:11 ^b). Esther obeyed Mordecai’s instructions not to reveal her Jewish background (Esther 2:10 ^c). This shows her humility and respect for his guidance.