Esther 5
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 10
Chapter Summary
1 Esther obtains the grace of the golden scepter, and invites the king and Haman to a banquet. 6 She invites them to another banquet the next day. 9 Haman's contempt of Mordecai. 14 His wife advises that he build a gallows for him.
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People & Context
On the third day of her fast, Esther puts on royal clothing and stands unsummoned in the inner court before the king's house.
The king sees Esther, she finds favor in his eyes, and he extends the golden scepter to her. Esther draws near and touches it.
The king asks Esther what her wish is, promising to grant it even up to half of his kingdom.
Timeline
On the third day of her fast, Esther puts on royal clothing and stands unsummoned in the inner court before the king's house.
Esther 5:1The king sees Esther, she finds favor in his eyes, and he extends the golden scepter to her. Esther draws near and touches it.
Esther 5:2The king asks Esther what her wish is, promising to grant it even up to half of his kingdom.
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