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Originally Posted by Esther
I had never heard the "thought" that she was requested to appear naked until I heard Sis. Vesta Mangun mention it in a message she preached many years ago. I just discovered it this week when I was doing research on it.
And you are right, it was an event that wives were not admitted too.
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I can't remember how long ago it was that I heard that she was requested to appear naked. Well, the commentators are saying it's in the Aramaic translation.
The only thing is that, from what I've studied, the Targum reflected "midrashic" interpretation, which means -
Midrash is a way of interpreting biblical stories that goes beyond simple distillation of religious, legal or moral teachings. It fills in many gaps left in the biblical narrative regarding events and personalities that are only hinted at.
So, I'm not sure we could be conclusive about it.
I think, if I had to, I would go with Baker's take - that he would have offended her by inviting her like a common concubine.