2:2a

the king’s attendants: This is the same expression as the Berean Standard Bible translated “who served him” in 1:10b. See note there.

2:2b

Once more the servants were speaking directly to the king. You need to consider how it would be appropriate for them to address him.

virgins: This is a woman who has not had sexual relations with a man.

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