Esther 2:17
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.”
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Read in Esther 2Meaning
Esther's position changes dramatically, but her Jewish identity remains concealed. Her access to the throne will later become crucial when the survival of her people is threatened.