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Esther 5:4 net — Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for h…

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"Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”"

— Esther 5:4, NET Bible

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Esther 5 — Context

1

Esther Appeals to the King for Help It so happened that on the third day Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace, opposite the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace, opposite the entrance.

2

When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she met with his approval. The king extended to Esther the gold scepter that was in his hand, and Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter.

3

The king said to her,“What is on your mind, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you!”

4

Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”

5

The king replied,“Find Haman quickly so that we can do as Esther requests.”So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

6

While at the banquet of wine, the king said to Esther,“What is your request? It shall be given to you. What is your petition? Ask for as much as half the kingdom, and it shall be done!”

7

Esther responded,“My request and my petition is this:

Esther 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Esther 5:4 say?
Esther 5:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to 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 (NET): “Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to 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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