Greek Esther 7:4-6

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⁴ For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, plundered, and made slaves—we and our children—male and female slaves. I took no heed, but now our adversary brings shame on^[a] the king’s court.”^{(A) 5} Then the king said, “Who is the person who would dare to do this thing?” ⁶ Esther said, “Our enemy is this evil man Haman!” At this, Haman was terrified in the presence of the king and queen.^(B)