Esther 5:4
“And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
Esther 5:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But she answered: If it please the king. I beseech thee to come to me this day, and Aman with thee to the banquet which I have prepared.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Esther said, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.
- DARBYDarby
- And Esther said, If it seem good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Esther said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Esther saith, 'If unto the king it be good, the king doth come in, and Haman, to-day, unto the banquet that I have made for him;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Esther replied, "If it pleases the king, let him and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for them."
Context: Esther 5
2And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.
3Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
4And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.
5Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
6And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.
About Esther 5: Esther's Request
Esther approaches the king and reveals her Jewish identity, pleading for her people.
Commentary
Esther 5 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Esther, as it marks the beginning of the climax of the story. In this chapter, Esther has been invited to a banquet with King Ahasuerus, and she has decided to take a risk and approach the king to plead for her people, the Jews.