Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, this means that God had a special plan for Esther. She was taken to the king's palace, where she would have the chance to do something very important for her people.

Esther 2:8: So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

Esther 2:8 involves bringing women to the king's house, whereas Exodus 20:14 commands against committing adultery, highlighting potential conflicts with moral laws.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:19

Esther 2:8 involves preparing women for the king, which can contradict the law in Leviticus restricting relations with a woman during certain times, suggesting potential issues with purity laws.

Leviticus 18:19: Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17

This verse advises kings not to multiply wives, which contradicts the gathering of multiple women for the king in Esther 2:8.

Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-13

Esther 2:8 describes bringing young women to the king's court, which parallels a warned negative consequence of kingship in 1 Samuel.

1 Samuel 8:11-13: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:3

Advises not to give strength to women, contrasting with the process of bringing women to the king in Esther 2:8.

Proverbs 31:3: Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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