Esther 5:7 nasb — So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is:

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"So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is:"

— Esther 5:7, NASB

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Esther 5 — Context

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Esther said, "If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him."

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Then the king said, "Bring Haman quickly that we may do as Esther desires." So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.

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As they drank their wine at the banquet, the king said to Esther, "What is your petition, for it shall be granted to you. And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be done."

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So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is:

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if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and do what I request, may the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king says."

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Then Haman went out that day glad and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate and that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai.

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Haman controlled himself, however, went to his house and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh.

Esther 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 5:7 say?
Esther 5:7 in the NASB reads: “So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is:”
Where is Esther 5:7 in the Bible?
Esther 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Esther 5:7 in?
Esther 5:7 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 5:7?
Esther 5:7 reads (NASB): “So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is:” 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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