Esther 5:4 ““If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come…”

Esther 5:4

“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

World English Bible

Esther said, “If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”

American Standard Version

And Esther said, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then saide Ester, If it please the King, let the King and Haman come this day vnto the banket, that I haue prepared for him.

Darby Translation

And Esther said, If it seem good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Esther saith, 'If unto the king [it be] good, the king doth come in, and Haman, to-day, unto the banquet that I have made for him;'

Bible in Basic English

And Esther in answer said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the feast which I have made ready for him.

.mt-body { max-height: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; mask-image: none !important; } .mt-bar { display: none !important; } .o-trans::after { display: block !important; }

Cross references

“If it seem”

Esther 5:8 Proverbs 29:11

Esther 5:8 · BSB

If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the…

Proverbs 29:11 · BSB

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

“the banquet”

Esther 3:15 Psalm 112:5 1 Corinthians 14:20 Genesis 27:25 Genesis 32:20

Esther 3:15 · BSB

The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Psalm 112:5 · BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

1 Corinthians 14:20 · BSB

Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

Genesis 27:25 · BSB

“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 32:20 · BSB

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me. ”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”

5“Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Read Esther 5