While drinking the[a] wine,(A) the king asked Esther, “Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you want, even to half the kingdom, will be done.”

Esther answered, “This is my petition and my request: If the king approves of me[b] and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request,(B) may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them.(C) Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.”

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 5:6 Lit During the banquet of
  2. Esther 5:8 Lit If I have found favor in the eyes of the king

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