Esther 5:2-4

New American Standard Bible 1995

² When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, ^(A)she obtained favor in his sight; and ^(B)the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and touched the top of the scepter. ³ Then the king said to her, “What is troubling you, Queen Esther? And what is your request? ^(C)Even to half of the kingdom it shall be given to you.” ⁴ Esther said, “If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”