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Esther 5:8-10
Christian Standard Bible
Esther 5:8-10
Christian Standard Bible
8 If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request,(A) may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them.(B) Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.”
9 That day Haman left full of joy and in good spirits.[a](C) But when Haman saw Mordecai at the King’s Gate, and Mordecai didn’t rise or tremble in fear at his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.(D) 10 Yet Haman controlled himself and went home. He sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh(E) to join him.
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- 5:9 Lit left rejoicing and good of heart
Esther 5:8-10
New International Version
Esther 5:8-10
New International Version
8 If the king regards me with favor(A) and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet(B) I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.”
Haman’s Rage Against Mordecai
9 Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage(C) against Mordecai.(D) 10 Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home.
Calling together his friends and Zeresh,(E) his wife,
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