V.1-4 The king is about to take another bride.
V.5-7 Here we are introduced to Mordecai and to Esther her name means “I will be hidden,” whom he had brought up as his daughter. Both of these were of the Jewish captivity. Notice that Esther had kept herself pure, she was a virgin.
V.15 She did not rely on anything of her own choosing, but left everything in God’s hand.
V.20 She was submissive to Mordecai’s instructions.
V.21-23 Notice these verses and the story of this plot, for it forms a very important part of the story that will follow. How interesting to see the way the Lord works “behind the scenes” directing things for the blessings of His people.