Esther 5:4

New King James Version

So Esther answered, “If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet 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 game, so that my soul may bless you.” So he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 32:20

and also say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

Esther 1:9

Queen Vashti also made a feast for the women in the royal palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

Esther 3:15

The couriers went out, hastened by the king’s command; and the decree was proclaimed in Shushan the citadel. So the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 5:3

And the king said to her, “What do you wish, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given to you—up to half the kingdom!”

Esther 5:5

Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly, that he may do as Esther has said.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Esther 5:8

If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”

Psalm 112:5

A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.