The candidates for queen were provided a residence in a section of the palace and overseen by a royal officer. God caused the officer’s heart to look kindly on Esther and he moved her to the best part of the residence; and provided her with seven female attendants. In preparation for the interview with the king, there was a year of training and beauty treatments. When the day arrived, King Xerxes was favorably impressed with Esther and he placed a royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Esther 2:12-18]