Esther 2:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And when the virgins came together in the second house of the women, Mordecai took his seat in the doorway of the king's house.
Webster's Revision
And when the virgins were assembled the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
World English Bible
When the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
Barnes's Esther 2:19 Bible Commentary
When the virgins ... - Rather, "when virgins" etc. The words begin a new paragraph. There was a second collection of virgins (after that of Esther 2:8), and it was at the time of this second collection that Mordecai had the good fortune to save the king's life.
Wesley's Esther 2:19 Bible Commentary
2:19 Sat - By office, as one of the king's guards or ministers; being advanced to this place by Esther's favour.