As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his approval.[a] The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.(A)

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  1. Esther 5:2 Lit she obtained favor in his eyes; Est 2:15,17

If the king approves of me[a] 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.”

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  1. Esther 5:8 Lit If I have found favor in the eyes of the king

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