Esther:5:1-8
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Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king '
s palace ,
across from the king '
s house ,
while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house ,
facing the entrance of the house .
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So it was ,
when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court ,
that she found favor in his sight ,
and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand .
Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter .
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And the king said to her , "
What do you wish ,
Queen Esther ?
What is your request ?
It shall be given to you--up to half the kingdom !"
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So Esther answered , "
If it pleases the king ,
let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him ."
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Then the king said , "
Bring Haman quickly ,
that he may do as Esther has said ."
So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared .
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At the banquet of wine the king said to Esther , "
What is your petition ?
It shall be granted you .
What is your request ,
up to half the kingdom ?
It shall be done !"
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Then Esther answered and said , "
My petition and request is this :
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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 fulfill my request ,
then let the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them ,
and tomorrow I will do as the king has said ."