Esther 2:17 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.

¹⁶So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

¹⁷And 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.

¹⁸Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

¹⁹And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to recognition or favor?

What does it mean for you to find grace in difficult circumstances?

When have you felt loved or valued above others?

Life Application

self-worth

Recognize your own value and the unique role you play in your community.

faith

Acknowledge God's grace in your life and how it shapes your identity.

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EstherOT

Esther, originally named Hadassah, was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. Her story illustrates themes of bravery and identity.

First appearance: Esther 2:5

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