Esther 5:4

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘If it pleases the king,’ Esther replied, ‘may the king and Haman come today to the banquet  I have prepared for them.’

Cross References

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger,  , but a wise person holds it in check.

Esther 5:8

If I have found favour in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request,  may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them.  Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.’

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t be childish in your thinking, but be infants in regard to evil and adult in your thinking.

Esther 3:15

The couriers left, spurred on by royal command, and the law was issued in the fortress of Susa.  The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was in confusion.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, “Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.” ’ For he thought, ‘I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.’

Genesis 27:25

Then he said, ‘Bring it closer to me, and let me eat some of my son’s game so that I can bless you.’ Jacob brought it closer to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank.

Esther 5:3

‘What is it, Queen Esther? ’ the king asked her. ‘Whatever you want, even to half the kingdom, will be given to you.’

Esther 5:5

The king said, ‘Hurry, and get Haman so we can do as Esther has requested.’ So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared.

Esther 1:9

Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.