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Esther 5:2-4
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Esther 5:2-4
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she won his favour and he held out to her the golden sceptre that was in his hand. Then Esther approached and touched the top of the sceptre. 3 The king said to her, ‘What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.’ 4 Then Esther said, ‘If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to a banquet that I have prepared for the king.’
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Esther 5:2-4
New International Version
Esther 5:2-4
New International Version
2 When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.(A)
3 Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom,(B) it will be given you.”
4 “If it pleases the king,” replied Esther, “let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him.”
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