Esther 5:1

ESTHER CHAPTER 5 Esther, venturing on the king's favour, hath the golden sceptre held out to her, Esther 5:1. She inviteth the king and Haman to a banquet, Esther 5:4,5; and being encouraged by the king in her petition, Esther 5:6, invites them to another banquet, Esther 5:7,8. Haman's joy, but angry with Mordecai for contemning him, Esther 5:9. By the counsel of his wife he builds a gallows for him, Esther 5:14. On the third day; of which See Poole on "Esther 4:16". Esther put on her royal apparel; that she might render herself as amiable in the king's eyes as she could, and so obtain her request.