Esther 5:4

New Century Version

Esther answered, “My king, if it pleases you, come today with Haman to a banquet that I have prepared for you.”

Cross References

Genesis 27:25

Then Isaac said, “Bring me the food, and I will eat it and bless you.” So Jacob gave him the food, and he ate. Jacob gave him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 32:20

Say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’ ” Jacob thought, “If I send these gifts ahead of me, maybe Esau will forgive me. Then when I see him, perhaps he will accept me.”

Esther 1:9

Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.

Esther 3:15

The messengers set out, hurried by the king’s command, as soon as the order was given in the palace at Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Esther 5:3

The king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What do you want to ask me? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

Esther 5:5

Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly so we may do what Esther asks.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared for them.

Esther 5:8

My king, if you are pleased with me and if it pleases you, give me what I ask for and do what I want. Come with Haman tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for you. Then I will answer your question about what I want.”

Psalm 112:5

It is good to be merciful and generous. Those who are fair in their business

Proverbs 29:11

Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not think like children. In evil things be like babies, but in your thinking you should be like adults.