² So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that ^(A)she found favor in his sight, and ^(B)the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter.

⁸ If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and ^[a]fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the ^(A)banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”