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As an expression of the great delight in having found a queen who delighted his heart such as Esther, gifts were dispersed throughout his kingdom. The Lord Jesus, in His ascension unto the throne of the Lord, gave gifts unto all who will receive them. These are gifts purchased by His blood. Eph. 4:8 The first of these gifts, the one which opens the way for all other spiritual gifts, is His marvelous gift of grace. It is given out without charge, it cannot be purchased. It is granted in such great abundance that it covers the sin of each and every individual who seeks the Lord for forgiveness of sins. Rom. 5:15-17 With it, He imparts the gift of righteousness whereby we are able to live His life in this world, through Him.
It is inconceivable that any would reject the precious spiritual gifts given by our Lord. Yet, there are those, who have been blessed by the first, the foundational gift of His great grace, who refuse the most necessary gift for ministry, the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that He would send a Comforter, who would abide forever, not one who would come and then gradually fade out. John 14:16-17.
In the abiding presence and working of the Spirit of the Lord we find that there are many gifts granted for the purpose of edifying the church. 1 Cor. 12:1, 8-10.
The virgins brought before the king a second time. This time to honor and pay homage to the new queen. It is of interest to note that having previously visited the king and spending the night in his palace, they are still determined to be virgins. Est. 2:19 It would appear that these virgins would become her companions and her court of grand ladies in waiting. It would be a gathering of great beauty but outshining them all would be Queen Esther. Paul viewed the church as a pure virgin. 2 Cor. 11:2 So powerful and thorough is the cleansing of the blood of Christ that the person who is cleansed by it is reckoned to be made absolutely new, before the Lord.