The king sends out a call for virgins to find a replacement for Queen Vashti, who displeased him. Esther is among those summoned. She pleases Hegai, keeper of the women, and obtains his favor. Unlike other maidens, she's given beauty preparations and more above her allowance. He also gives her seven choice maidservants and moves her to the best place in the house.
Wouldn't this be obvious to the others? How come Esther gets preferential treatment? Verse 15 says, "And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her."
What set her apart from the others? There are many types of people. Let me illustrate:
1. Pastor holds up a bunch of celery - "I don't like celery. It's bitter tasting." There are people you avoid because they're bitter and it comes out in their conversation
2. Horseradish - Sometimes it tastes hot, and other times it's milder. This represents moody people.You never know what you're going to get when you're around them.
3. Coffee - This represents perky people.
4. Tasty Cake - There are people who are always sweet, but they don't add anything beneficial to your life.
5. Apples - Apples can be left in or out of the refrigerator. They are okay when you go back to eat them. People like this are stable. You always know what you're getting.
Esther was not only beautiful, but also pleasant to be around. When it came time for her to go to the king, she asked Hegai what she should bring. She wasn't demanding, asked for advice, and showed respect for others.
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