10 Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so.
10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.
10 Esther had not made known her people or kindred, for Mordecai had commanded her not to make it known.
10 Esther didn't say anything about her family and racial background because Mordecai had told her not to.
10 Esther had not revealed her people or family, for Mordecai had charged her not to reveal it.
10 Esther had not told anyone of her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had directed her not to do so.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 2:10
Commentary on Esther 2:1-20
(Read Esther 2:1-20)
We see to what absurd practices those came, who were destitute of Divine revelation, and what need there was of the gospel of Christ, to purify men from the lusts of the flesh, and to bring them back to the original institution of marriage. Esther was preferred as queen. Those who suggest that Esther committed sin to come at this dignity, do not consider the custom of those times and countries. Every one that the king took was married to him, and was his wife, though of a lower rank. But how low is human nature sunk, when such as these are the leading pursuits and highest worldly happiness of men! Disappointment and vexation must follow; and he most wisely consults his enjoyment, even in this present life, who most exactly obeys the precepts of the Divine law. But let us turn to consider the wise and merciful providence of God, carrying on his deep but holy designs in the midst of all this. And let no change in our condition be a pretext for forgetting our duties to parents, or the friends who have stood in their place.