Esther 5:2-4

Common English Bible

² When the king noticed Queen Esther standing in the entry court, he was pleased. The king held out to Esther the gold scepter in his hand, and she came forward and touched the scepter’s tip.

³ Then the king said to her, “What is it, Queen Esther? What do you want? I’ll give you anything—even half the kingdom.”

⁴ Esther answered, “If the king wishes, please come today with Haman for the feast that I have prepared for him.”