Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Esther 5:4
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“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.”
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And Esther answered, If [it seem] good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.
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Esther said, “If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
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And Esther said, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.
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Esther 5
2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.
3 “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”
4 “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.”
5 “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
6 And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”
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