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So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly so that we may do as Esther desires.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the king said, &#8220Bring Haman quickly that we may do as Esther desires.&#8221 So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly that we may do the word of Esther.” So the king and Haman came to the feast which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly so that we may do as Esther says.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king said, “Hurry, and get Haman so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king commanded, &#8220Hurry, and get Haman so we can do as Esther has requested.&#8221 So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that it may be done as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king said to his servants, "Hurry and get Haman, so we can accept Esther's invitation." The king and Haman went to Esther's dinner, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that it may be done as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king replied, "Bring Haman right away, and do whatever Esther asks." So the king and Haman came to the dinner that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king then ordered Haman to come quickly, so that they could be Esther's guests. So the king and Haman went to Esther's banquet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king responded, "Bring Haman quickly so we may do what Esther has requested." So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Hurry,? commanded the king, ?and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.? So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said, "Bring Haman quickly, so that it may be done as Esther has said." So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly, so that it may be done as Esther has said.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the king says, “Hurry Haman—to do the word of Esther”; and the king comes in, and Haman, to the banquet that Esther has made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the king saith, 'Haste ye Haman -- to do the word of Esther;' and the king cometh in, and Haman, unto the banquet that Esther hath made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will say, Hasten ye Haman to do the word of Esther. And the king will go in, and Haman, to the drinking which Esther made.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king said forthwith: Call ye Aman quickly, that he may obey Esther's will. So the king and Aman came to the banquet which the queen had prepared for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 9:21>And immediately the king said, “Call Haman quickly, so that he may obey Esther’s will. And so the king and Haman came to the feast, which the queen had prepared for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king ordered, “Have Haman make haste to fulfill the wish of Esther.” So the king went with Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly, so that we may do as Esther desires.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said, Make haste to find Haman, that he may do as Esther has said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King said: “Quickly, see Haman. He shall do according to what Esthir said!” And the King and Haman came to the banquet.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then the king said: 'Cause Haman to make haste, that it may be done as Esther hath said.' So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king said, Hasten Aman hither, that we may perform the word of Esther. So they both come to the feast of which Esther had spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/5-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1028" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Esther Goes Before the King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: ma·hă·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">“Hurry,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">“and bring Haman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">so we can do</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">as Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">has requested.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: wə·hā·mān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">and Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: ham·miš·teh (Art:: N-ms) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast.">the banquet</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had prepared.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1-2</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen, / and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3-5</a></span><br />In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. / And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness. / At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a></span><br />Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Esther 3:15</a></span><br />The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Esther 8:14</a></span><br />The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12</a></span><br />who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20</a></span><br />On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">1 Kings 3:15</a></span><br />Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">2 Kings 6:23</a></span><br />So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Daniel 5:1</a></span><br />Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2-4</a></span><br />“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-10</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-16.htm">Luke 14:16-17</a></span><br />But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther has said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.</p><p class="hdg">Cause Haman.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14</a></b></br> And while they <i>were</i> yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/1-8.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Once</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Once</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther, adventuring on the king's favor, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/5-4.htm">and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/5-6.htm">She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/5-14.htm">By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Hurry,” commanded the king,</b><br>The urgency in the king's command reflects the importance he places on Esther's request. In the Persian court, the king's word was law, and his commands were executed promptly. This urgency may also indicate the king's curiosity or eagerness to please Esther, whom he favored. The king's authority and the swift execution of his orders are consistent with the absolute power Persian monarchs wielded, as seen in other parts of the Book of Esther and historical records of Persian rule.<p><b>“and bring Haman,</b><br>Haman, the antagonist in the story, holds the position of prime minister, second only to the king. His inclusion in the banquet is significant, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of Esther's plan to reveal his plot against the Jews. Haman's presence is crucial for the narrative's development, highlighting the tension between him and Esther. This moment foreshadows the eventual downfall of Haman, a theme of divine justice and reversal found throughout the book.<p><b>so we can do as Esther has requested.”</b><br>Esther's request to host a banquet is part of her strategic plan to save her people. Her approach demonstrates wisdom and patience, as she carefully sets the stage to reveal Haman's plot. This phrase underscores Esther's influence and the favor she has found with the king, which is pivotal for the deliverance of the Jewish people. Esther's actions can be seen as a type of intercession, drawing parallels to the mediating role of Christ.<p><b>So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.</b><br>The banquet is a central event in the narrative, symbolizing Esther's courage and the unfolding of God's providence. Banquets were significant in Persian culture, often used for political and social purposes. Esther's preparation of the banquet shows her active role in God's plan, reflecting themes of divine sovereignty and human responsibility. The setting of the banquet also connects to other biblical feasts, which often serve as moments of revelation and turning points in God's redemptive history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a></b><br>The Persian king who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is known for his opulence and the vastness of his empire.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>A Jewish queen of Persia, known for her beauty and bravery. She is the heroine of the Book of Esther, who risks her life to save her people from annihilation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>The antagonist in the Book of Esther, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plots to destroy the Jews.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a></b><br>A strategic event prepared by Esther to reveal her request to the king and to expose Haman's plot against her people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa (Shushan)</a></b><br>The capital of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_courage.htm">Divine Timing and Courage</a></b><br>Esther's approach to the king demonstrates the importance of waiting for God's timing and acting with courage. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance and act boldly when the time is right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a></b><br>Esther's influence over the king shows the impact one person can have when positioned by God. Christians are reminded of their potential to influence others for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_in_faith.htm">Strategic Planning in Faith</a></b><br>Esther's preparation of the banquet illustrates the need for strategic planning and wisdom in addressing challenges. Believers should combine faith with thoughtful action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>The unfolding events in Esther's account highlight God's sovereignty. Christians can trust that God is in control, even when circumstances seem dire.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_esther's_banquets_in_records.htm">Esther 5:4-8 - Why are these banquets and intrigues not mentioned in any historical or archaeological records of Persia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'half_the_kingdom'_literal_or_hyperbole.htm">Esther 5:3 - Is the promise of giving 'up to half the kingdom' a credible Persian practice or mere hyperbole?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_esther_5_omit_god's_mention.htm">Esther 5 - Why does this chapter, like the rest of the book, omit any direct mention of God, leaving room for skepticism about its religious significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/5-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Hurry,”</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהֲרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ma·hă·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“and bring Haman,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָמָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haman -- to rage, be turbulent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so we can do</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(’es·têr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has requested.”</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Haman</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָמָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haman -- to rage, be turbulent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the banquet</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·teh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4960.htm">Strong's 4960: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’es·têr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had prepared.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשְׂתָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/5-5.htm">Esther 5:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/5-5.htm">OT History: Esther 5:5 Then the king said Bring Haman quickly (Est Esth. 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