Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 2:12

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12. Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus —A whole year was spent in preparation for the intended honor. Considering that this took place in a palace, the long period prescribed, together with the profusion of costly and fragrant cosmetics employed, was probably required by state etiquette. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-17" class="com-number"