Esther 5:2-4

International Standard Version

² When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his favor, and the king extended to Esther the gold scepter that he was holding. Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter. ³ The king asked her, “What do you want, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even if it’s half of the kingdom, it will be given to you.”

⁴ Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet I’ve prepared for him.”