Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This young woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died. New Living Translation This man had a very beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, who was also called Esther. When her father and mother died, Mordecai adopted her into his family and raised her as his own daughter. English Standard Version He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, the daughter of his uncle, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was lovely to look at, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. Berean Standard Bible And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter. King James Bible And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. New King James Version And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman was lovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. New American Standard Bible He was the guardian to Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young woman was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. NASB 1995 He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young lady was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. NASB 1977 And he was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. Now the young lady was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. Legacy Standard Bible And he was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young lady was beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. Amplified Bible He was the guardian of Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. The young woman was beautiful of form and face; and when her father and mother died, Mordecai took her in as his own daughter. Christian Standard Bible Mordecai was the legal guardian of his cousin Hadassah (that is, Esther), because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was extremely good-looking. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mordecai was the legal guardian of his cousin Hadassah (that is, Esther), because she didn’t have a father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was extremely good-looking. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. American Standard Version And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. Contemporary English Version Mordecai had a very beautiful cousin named Esther, whose Hebrew name was Hadassah. He had raised her as his own daughter, after her father and mother died. English Revised Version And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mordecai had raised Hadassah, also known as Esther, his uncle's daughter, because she was an orphan. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was very attractive. When her father and mother died, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. Good News Translation He had a cousin, Esther, whose Hebrew name was Hadassah; she was a beautiful young woman, and had a good figure. At the death of her parents, Mordecai had adopted her and brought her up as his own daughter. International Standard Version Mordecai had raised his cousin Hadassah, or Esther, because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was very attractive. When her mother and father died Mordecai had taken her as his daughter. Majority Standard Bible And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter. NET Bible Now he was acting as the guardian of Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, for neither her father nor her mother was alive. This young woman was very attractive and had a beautiful figure. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had raised her as if she were his own daughter. New Heart English Bible He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. Webster's Bible Translation And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. World English Bible He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he is supporting Hadassah—she [is] Esther—daughter of his uncle, for she has neither father nor mother, and the young woman [is] of beautiful form, and of good appearance, and at the death of her father and her mother Mordecai has taken her to himself for a daughter. Young's Literal Translation and he is supporting Hadassah -- she is Esther -- daughter of his uncle, for she hath neither father nor mother, and the young woman is of fair form, and of good appearance, and at the death of her father and her mother hath Mordecai taken her to him for a daughter. Smith's Literal Translation And he will be nourishing Hadassah (this is Esther) his uncle's daughter: for not to her, father and mother, and the maiden beautiful of form and good of aspect; and in the death of her father and her mother; Mordecai took her to him for a daughter. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he had brought up his brother's daughter Edissa, who by another name was called Esther: now she had lost both her parents: and was exceeding fair and beautiful. And her father and mother being dead, Mardochai adopted her for his daughter. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He became foster father to his cousin Hadassah, that is, Esther, when she lost both father and mother. The young woman was beautifully formed and lovely to behold. On the death of her father and mother, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. New Revised Standard Version Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is Esther, his cousin, for she had neither father nor mother; the girl was fair and beautiful, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he brought up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother died, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he had raised Hedess, who is Esthir, daughter of his paternal uncle, because she had no father or mother, and the young girl was beautiful in her appearance, and her face was beautiful, and when her father and her mother died, Murdacai took her as a daughter. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was of beautiful form and fair to look on; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he had a foster child, daughter of Aminadab his father's brother, and her name was Esther; and when her parents were dead, he brought her up for a wife for himself: and the damsel was beautiful. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Esther Finds Favor…6He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah. 7And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter. 8When the king’s command and edict had been proclaimed, many young women gathered at the citadel of Susa under the care of Hegai. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, the custodian of the women.… Cross References Genesis 24:16 Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again. Genesis 41:12-14 Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually. / And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.” / So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. Exodus 2:5-10 Soon the daughter of Pharaoh went down to bathe in the Nile, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. And when she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maidservant to retrieve it. / When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.” / Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” ... 1 Samuel 16:12 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” 2 Samuel 14:27 Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. 2 Kings 9:2 When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. 2 Kings 11:2-3 But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. Job 42:15 No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ... Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Luke 1:27-38 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” / Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. ... Luke 2:36-38 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. / Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. John 19:26-27 When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. Treasury of Scripture And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. brought up. Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Hadassah. Daniel 1:6,7 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: … his uncle's. Esther 2:15 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. Jeremiah 32:7-12 Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is thine to buy it… fair and beautiful. Esther 1:11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on. took. Genesis 48:5 And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine. 2 Corinthians 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Jump to Previous Adopted Beautiful Cousin Daughter Dead Died Esther Face Fair Features Form Lady Maid Maiden Mordecai Mor'decai Mother Uncle Uncle's YoungJump to Next Adopted Beautiful Cousin Daughter Dead Died Esther Face Fair Features Form Lady Maid Maiden Mordecai Mor'decai Mother Uncle Uncle's YoungEsther 2 1. Out of the choice of virgins a queen is to be chosen.5. Mordecai the nursing father of Esther. 8. Esther preferred before the rest. 12. The manner of purification, and going in to the king. 15. Esther, best pleasing the king, is made queen. 21. Mordecai, discovering a treason, is recorded in the chronicles. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther) The name "Mordecai" is of Babylonian origin, possibly linked to the god Marduk, reflecting the Jewish diaspora's integration into Persian society. "Hadassah" is Esther's Hebrew name, meaning "myrtle," a plant symbolizing peace and thanksgiving. The dual naming signifies her dual identity as a Jew and a Persian subject. Esther, derived from the Persian word for "star," highlights her destined prominence. Mordecai's role as her guardian underscores the Jewish tradition of family loyalty and care for orphans, reflecting God's command to protect the vulnerable (Deuteronomy 10:18). the daughter of his uncle for she had neither father nor mother The young woman was lovely in form and appearance and when her father and mother died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter Uncle.--Abihail (see Esther 2:15). Verse 7. - He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther. "Hadassah" has been compared with "Atossa," and "Esther" with "Amestris;" but there is probably no more ground for the one identification than the other. Mordecai's cousin received originally the Hebrew name of "Hadassah," a derivative of hadas "myrtle" (compare "Susannah" from shushan, "lily"); but was subsequently called by the Persians "Esther," which may either be Ishtar, "Venus," or an equivalent of the Zend ctare, Mod. Pers. sitareh, Greek ἀστήρ, Engl. "star," etc. His uncle's daughter. Therefore his own first cousin, but probably much younger than himself. Whom Mordecai... took for his own daughter. Not perhaps By a formal adoption, but by taking her to live with him, and treating her as if she had been his own child. This fact is related to account for the terms of familiarity between the two, which form an essential part of the later narrative. It introduces Mordecai to the reader under a favourable aspect, as kindly and benevolent.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And [Mordecai]וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be had brought up אֹמֵ֜ן (’ō·mên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support Hadassah הֲדַסָּ֗ה (hă·ḏas·sāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1919: Hadassah -- 'myrtle', Esther's Jewish name (that is, הִ֤יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Esther), אֶסְתֵּר֙ (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of his uncle, דֹּד֔וֹ (dō·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle because כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction she did not אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle have a father אָ֣ב (’āḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1: Father or mother. וָאֵ֑ם (wā·’êm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) The young woman וְהַנַּעֲרָ֤ה (wə·han·na·‘ă·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden was lovely יְפַת־ (yə·p̄aṯ-) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 3303: Fair, beautiful in form תֹּ֙אַר֙ (tō·’ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8389: Outline, figure, appearance and וְטוֹבַ֣ת (wə·ṭō·w·ḇaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good appearance, מַרְאֶ֔ה (mar·’eh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision and when her father אָבִ֙יהָ֙ (’ā·ḇî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1: Father and mother וְאִמָּ֔הּ (wə·’im·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) had died, וּבְמ֤וֹת (ū·ḇə·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin Mordecai מָרְדֳּכַ֛י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther had taken her in לְקָחָ֧הּ (lə·qā·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take as his own ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 0: 0 daughter. לְבַֽת׃ (lə·ḇaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter Links Esther 2:7 NIVEsther 2:7 NLT Esther 2:7 ESV Esther 2:7 NASB Esther 2:7 KJV Esther 2:7 BibleApps.com Esther 2:7 Biblia Paralela Esther 2:7 Chinese Bible Esther 2:7 French Bible Esther 2:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 2:7 He brought up Hadassah that is Esther (Est Esth. 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