Hmmm this Esther issue . It’s not that deep . However , It is true that the king spoke with her and she found favor before him . It is also implied that she slept with him because legally And by conscription Esther was already his concubine .
The king would see each “virgin “ and spend the night with them . If she pleased him she would be made the queen and if not she became a life long concubine who only saw him if he requested her presence Esther 2:16-19
It is implied that Hegai gave Esther all she needed and also must have told her what the king liked because she found favor before Hegai . You see Hegai knew this king . He was the keeper of the women and knew what the king liked in women
If you study the history of Persian kings you will understand that they went for two things . One was beauty and the second was sexual appeal . However , Esther had a third thing about her . She had intellect . She had a way about her that commanded his attention.
So was the purpose of the “one night with the king “ sexual ? Absolutely yes ! But was that what gave her favor before the king ? Not entirely . Divine Providence gave her favor because Gods plan was at stake . For Christ was going to come by Jews
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