In Esther 2:19, a second gathering of virgins occurs, continuing the selection process begun in 2:4 and noting Mordecai's presence at the gate.

Esther 1:21 shows the king following advice to depose Vashti, establishing the narrative context for this verse's proposal to find a new queen.

1 Kings 1:3 describes searching for a young woman to serve King David, closely mirroring the search for a queen here.