Esther
King James Version (KJV)
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
Esther 5:4 Context
1Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. 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. 7Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;
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Translation Details for 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.
Other Translations for Esther 5:4
Bible Commentary for Esther 5:4
Wesley's Notes for Esther 5:4
5:4 Haman - Whom she invited, that by shewing such respect to the king's great favourite, she might insinuate herself the more into the king's affection; and, that if she saw fit, she might then present her request to the king.
And Esther answered, If it seeme good vnto the King, let the King and Haman come this day vnto the banquet that I haue prepared for him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Esther said, "If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And Esther in answer said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the feast which I have made ready for him.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby Bible
And Esther answered, If it shall seem good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
- Webster's 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."
- World English Bible
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;'
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible