John Trapp Complete Commentary - Esther 2:20
Est 2:20 Esther had not [yet] shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him. Ver. 20. Esther had not yet shewed her kindred ] Taciturnity is sometimes a virtue, and Tacitus the best historian. Queen Elizabeth’s motto was, Video, taceo, I see, and say nothing. Sophocles saith, nothing better becometh a woman than silence. Euripides also saith, that silence, and modesty, and keeping at home,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Esther 2:19
Est 2:19 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate. Ver. 19. And when the virgins were gathered together, &c. ] For a new supply of the king’s insatiable lust, say some, this affection soon growing cold to Esther. So unreasonable is lust, so inconstant carnal affection, so lawless are the wicked, so short is any happiness of perfection in this life. The Septuagint leave out this word [the second time], but the Hebrew version hath it.... read more