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Numerically, the seal of the Lord was upon the marriage of Ahasuerus and Esther. Most agree that it had been four years from the time of the release of Vashti and the marriage of Esther. Four is the number of the earth and would indicate that this event is for the benefit of the earth. The year was the seventh of the reign of king Ahasuerus. Seven is a divine complete number and relates to the book of sevens, the book of Revelation. The tenth month was chosen for the wedding. Ten is the number of law and order. The whole story is about the release of the people of the Law and their opportunity to once again worship the Lord according to the Law of Moses. Est. 2:16.
The king loved Esther above all others which had been and were available to him. Inasmuch as Esther is a type of the Bride of Christ, this would indicate a very special love between Christ and those who are in the Bride. The saving love of the Lord is very broad and extends to the whole of the world, to all of mankind. John 3:16 Jesus loved Mary, Martha and Lazarus as friends and compatriots but not with the intensity that one would have toward those chosen to be His Bride. John 11:5 He taught His disciples to love one another with the same measure as His love for them. John 13:34 The love of Christ for His bride is of the same nature as Ahaseurus for Esther, more than any other. The love of Christ and the Bride is the essence and apex of pure love.
All that we read in the book of Esther give evidence to the presence of the hand of the Lord. He chooses His own ways to work out His will. There is no question but what He tweaked the emotions of Ahasuerus giving him a very special and strong feeling of love for Esther. Immediately he began to show his extreme acts of kindness toward her. She obtained grace, kindness, special favor, goodness and mercy from him in every aspect possible. With the help of the Lord she had thoroughly captivated the heart of the king.