Esther 5:4 kjva — And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have p…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Esther 5:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Esther 5 — Context

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Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, over against the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.

2

And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.

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Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.

4

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.

5

Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

6

And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.

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Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;

Esther 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Esther 5:4 say?
Esther 5:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Esther 5:4 in the Bible?
Esther 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 5, verse 4.
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 5:4.
What translation should I read Esther 5:4 in?
Esther 5:4 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 5:4?
Esther 5:4 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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