The couriers went in haste by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the capital. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Susa was perplexed.
Esther 7:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition SO THE king and Haman came to dine with Esther the queen. American Standard Version (1901) So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. Common English Bible When the king and Haman came in for the banquet with Queen Esther, Catholic Public Domain Version When Mordecai had heard this, he tore his garments and put on sackcloth, strewing ashes on his head, and he cried out with a loud voice in the main street of the city, revealing the anguish of his soul. English Standard Version 2016 So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. |
The couriers went in haste by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the capital. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Susa was perplexed.
If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition and fulfil my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the dinner which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”
While they were yet talking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and brought Haman in haste to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
And on the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.”