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Esther 5:2-4
New English Translation

2 When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she met with his approval.[a] The king extended to Esther the gold scepter that was in his hand, and Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter.

3 The king said to her, “What is on your mind,[b] Queen Esther? What is your request? Even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you.”

4 Esther replied, “If the king is so inclined,[c] let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for the king.”

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 5:2 tn Heb “she obtained grace in his eyes”; NASB “she obtained favor in his sight”; NIV “he was pleased with her”; NLT “he welcomed her.”
  2. Esther 5:3 tn Heb “What to you?”; NAB, NIV NRSV “What is it, Queen Esther?”
  3. Esther 5:4 tn Heb “If upon the king it is good”; NASB “If it please the king.”
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