Esther 5:2

Esther 5:1 bbe — Now on the third day, Esther put on her queen's robes, and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing…

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"Now on the third day, Esther put on her queen's robes, and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing the king's house: and the king was seated on his high seat in the king's house, facing the doorway of the house."

— Esther 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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Esther 5 — Context

Now on the third day, Esther put on her queen's robes, and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing the king's house: and the king was seated on his high seat in the king's house, facing the doorway of the house.

And when the king saw Esther the queen waiting in the inner room, looking kindly on her he put out the rod of gold in his hand to her. So Esther came near and put her fingers on the top of the rod.

Then the king said, What is your desire, Queen Esther, and what is your request? I will give it to you, even to the half of my kingdom.

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.

Esther 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 5:1 say?

Esther 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now on the third day, Esther put on her queen's robes, and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing the king's house: and the king was seated on his high seat in the king's house, facing the doorway of the house.”

Where is Esther 5:1 in the Bible?

Esther 5:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote Esther?

Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.

What is the book of Esther about?

Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.

What are the major themes of Esther?

Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 5:1.

What translation should I read Esther 5:1 in?

Esther 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Esther 5:1?

Esther 5:1 reads (BBE): “Now on the third day, Esther put on her queen's robes, and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing the king's house: and the king was seated on his high seat in the king's house, facing the doorway of the house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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