Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, Esther was special and kind, so the man in charge treated her nicely and gave her gifts and helpers. He made sure she and her helpers got the best room in the house where the women stayed.

Esther 2:9: And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, [which were] meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best [place] of the house of the women. [such...: Heb. her portions] [preferred: Heb. changed]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Esther 2:9 highlights Esther's physical beauty and favor, whereas Proverbs 31:30 emphasizes the value of a woman who fears the Lord over charm and beauty.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Esther 2:9 focuses on outward appearance and attractiveness to the king, 1 Samuel 16:7 notes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Esther 2:9 places emphasis on Esther’s external beauty which gains her favor, contrasting with 1 Peter 3:3-4, where inner beauty and a gentle spirit are considered more valuable.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

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