The couriers went out hurriedly with the king’s command and the edict was issued in the palace in Shushan. The king and Haman then sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was dumbfounded.
Esther 7:1 - Tree of Life Version So the king and Haman came to dine with Queen Esther, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 out hurriedly with the king’s command and the edict was issued in the palace in Shushan. The king and Haman then sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was dumbfounded.
if I have found favor in the king’s eyes and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and my request, then let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them—and then I will do as the king requests.”
While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came and hurried Haman along to the banquet Esther had prepared.
and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king asked Esther again, “Whatever you request, even as much as half of the kingdom, it will be given to you.”