P A c E Based on Christianity Bible Verses. on Instagram: "Esther 2:15 describes when it was Esther's turn to go to King Ahasuerus, she requested only what Hegai, the king's chamberlain, advised her to take. This obedience and lack of unnecessary requests led to her gaining favor in the eyes of all who saw her. She is identified in the verse as the daughter of Abihail, who was the uncle of Mordecai. Context: Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, was being presented to King Ahasu