Est 2:14-15 | TNotes | STEP | 2:14 the second harem: Each woman would spend one night with the king in his bedroom and then live essentially as a widow the rest of her life unless the king remembered her name and called for her. The women in the second harem lived an easy life in a luxurious setting under the care of Shaashgaz, the king’s eunuch .

‏ Esther 2:14-15

2:14 ^a the second harem: Each woman would spend one night with the king in his bedroom and then live essentially as a widow the rest of her life unless the king remembered her name and called for her. The women in the second harem lived an easy life in a luxurious setting under the care of Shaashgaz, the king’s eunuch.
2:15 ^b Hegai apparently knew the king’s preferences, so he was able to give Esther good advice, which she wisely accepted and followed.