Esther 5:4

Modern English Version

Esther answered, “If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to a feast that I have prepared for him.”

Cross References

Genesis 27:25

He said, “Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s wild game, so that my soul may bless you.” And he brought it near to him, and he ate. He also brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 32:20

Moreover, say, ‘Your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will appease him with the gift that goes before me, and then I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Esther 1:9

Additionally, Vashti the queen prepared a feast for the women in the royal house of King Ahasuerus.

Esther 3:15

The couriers went out, being hastened by the king’s command. At the citadel of Susa, when the decree was issued, the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in uproar.

Esther 5:3

And the king said to her, “Queen Esther, what do you want? What is your request? Even if it is up to half of the kingdom, it will be given to you.”

Esther 5:5

Then the king said, “Quickly bring Haman so that we may accept the invitation of Esther.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Esther 5:8

If I have won the king’s favor, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do what the king says.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will guide his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking; rather be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.