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The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. <a href="/nlt/esther/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> On the third day of the fast, Esther put on her royal robes and entered the inner court of the palace, just across from the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne, facing the entrance. <a href="/esv/esther/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. <a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. <a href="/kjv/esther/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. <a href="/nkjv/esther/5.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/esther/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now it came about on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner courtyard of the king’s palace in front of the king’s rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to the palace. <a href="/nasb/esther/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it came about on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king&#8217s palace in front of the king&#8217s rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to the palace. <a href="/nasb77/esther/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace in front of the king’s rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to the palace. <a href="/lsb/esther/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened on the third day, that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s house in front of the king’s rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to his house. <a href="/amp/esther/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> On the third day [of the fast] Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace opposite his [throne] room. The king was sitting on his royal throne, facing the [main] entrance of the palace. <a href="/csb/esther/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the third day, Esther dressed in her royal clothing and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing its entrance. <a href="/hcsb/esther/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the third day, Esther dressed up in her royal clothing and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing its entrance. <a href="/asv/esther/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the entrance of the house. <a href="/cev/esther/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Three days later, Esther dressed in her royal robes and went to the inner court of the palace in front of the throne. The king was sitting there, facing the open doorway. <a href="/erv/esther/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the entrance of the house. <a href="/gwt/esther/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the third day Esther put on her royal robes. She stood in the courtyard of the king's palace, facing the king's throne room. The king was sitting on the royal throne inside the palace, facing the entrance. <a href="/gnt/esther/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> On the third day of her fast Esther put on her royal robes and went and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace, facing the throne room. The king was inside, seated on the royal throne, facing the entrance. <a href="/isv/esther/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace in front of the king's quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to the building. <a href="/msb/esther/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king?s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. <a href="/net/esther/5.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/esther/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal clothing, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, next to the king's house. The king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, next to the entrance of the house. <a href="/wbt/esther/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. <a href="/web/esther/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Now on the third day, Esther put on her royal clothing and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, next to the king’s house. The king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, next to the entrance of the house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass on the third day, that Esther puts on royalty, and stands in the inner-court of the house of the king in front of the house of the king, and the king is sitting on his royal throne, in the royal-house, opposite the opening of the house, <a href="/ylt/esther/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass on the third day, that Esther putteth on royalty, and standeth in the inner-court of the house of the king over-against the house of the king, and the king is sitting on his royal throne, in the royal-house, over-against the opening of the house, <a href="/slt/esther/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be in the third day, Esther will put on dominion, and she will stand in the enclosure of the king's house, the interior before the king's house: and the king will sit upon the throne of his kingdom, in the house of the kingdom, before the door of the house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And on the third day Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's hall: now he sat upon his throne in the hall of the palace, over against the door of the house. <a href="/cpdv/esther/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 9:17>And so, on the third day, Esther had put on her royal apparel and was standing in the atrium of the king’s house, which was inside, opposite the king’s hall, while he was sitting on his throne in the council room of the palace, opposite the entrance of the house. <a href="/nabre/esther/5.htm">New American Bible</a> [Now on the third day, Esther put on her royal garments and stood in the inner courtyard, looking toward the royal palace, while the king was seated on his royal throne in the audience chamber, facing the palace doorway.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW on the third day Esther put on her royal apparel and stood in the inner court of the king's house, opposite the king's house; and the king was sitting upon his royal throne opposite the gate of the house. <a href="/hpbt/esther/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And on the third day Esthir wore the clothing of the kingdom, and she stood in the inner court of the house of the King, next to the house of the King, and the King was sitting on the throne of the Kingdom, next to the door of the house.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house; and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the entrance of the house. <a href="/sep/esther/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass on the third day, when she had ceased praying, that she put off her mean dress, and put on her glorious apparel. And being splendidly arrayed, and having called upon God the Overseer and Preserver of all things, she took her two maids, and she leaned upon one, as a delicate female, and the other followed bearing her train. And she was blooming in the perfection of her beauty; and her face was cheerful, and it were benevolent, but her heart was straitened for fear. And having passed through all the doors, she stood before the king: and he was sitting upon his royal throne, and he had put on all his glorious apparel, covered all over with gold and precious stones, and was very terrible. And having raised his face resplendent with glory, he looked with intense anger: and the queen fell, and changed her colour as she fainted; and she bowed herself upon the head of the maid that went before her. But God changed the spirit of the king gentleness, and in intense feeling he sprang from off his throne, and took her into his arms, until she recovered: and he comforted her with peaceable words, and said to her, What is the matter, Esther? I am thy brother; be of good cheer, thou shalt not die, for our command is openly declared to thee, Draw nigh. <a href="/parallel/esther/5-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=981" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Esther Goes Before the King</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">On the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</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/3847.htm" title="3847: wat·til·baš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">put on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵūṯ (N-fs) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">her royal attire</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wat·ta·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6442.htm" title="6442: hap·pə·nî·mîṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Inner. From paniym; interior.">in the inner</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ba·ḥă·ṣar (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- A yard, a hamlet.">court</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5227.htm" title="5227: nō·ḵaḥ (Prep) -- From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of.">across from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">quarters.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">was sitting</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵū·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">his royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: ham·mal·ḵūṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">in the royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">courtroom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5227.htm" title="5227: nō·ḵaḥ (Prep) -- From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of.">facing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">entrance.</a> 2As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a> “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!” <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a> And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Esther 7:3</a> Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life as my petition, and the lives of my people as my request. <a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther 8:3</a> And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Esther 9:25</a> But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4-5</a> “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven / and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a> Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official, <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a> So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23-24</a> When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. / She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a> So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom. <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a> to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18-20</a> On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Matthew 27:19</a> While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.on the.<a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a> Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.<a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Matthew 27:64</a> Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.royal.<a href="/esther/1-11.htm">Esther 1:11</a> To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.<a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.<a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.inner.<a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Esther 4:11</a> All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.<a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Esther 6:4</a> And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.sat.<a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a> Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold… <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Court</a> <a href="/esther/4-2.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Front</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/esther/4-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Room</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-9.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/esther/4-7.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Third</a> <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Court</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Front</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/esther/5-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/job/9-9.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Room</a> <a href="/psalms/105-30.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/job/2-8.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Third</a> <a href="/job/26-9.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 5</div>1. <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther, adventuring on the king's favor, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, </a> 4. <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.</a> 6. <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet.</a> 9. <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.</a> 14. <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>On the third day The phrase "on the third day" is significant in biblical narratives, often symbolizing a period of preparation followed by a decisive action or revelation. In Esther's context, it follows her three days of fasting, which aligns with other biblical instances where the third day marks a turning point, such as Jonah's emergence from the fish (<a href="/jonah/1-17.htm">Jonah 1:17</a>) and Jesus' resurrection (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>). This timing underscores the gravity and hope of Esther's mission.Esther put on her royal robes Esther's decision to wear her royal robes signifies her acceptance of her role and authority as queen. It contrasts with her previous humility during fasting and prayer, now presenting herself with dignity and purpose. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though humble, is also the King of Kings. Esther's attire symbolizes her readiness to intercede for her people, much like Christ's intercession for humanity.and stood in the inner court of the palace The inner court of the palace was a place of significant authority and power, accessible only to those with permission. Esther's boldness in standing there without being summoned highlights her courage and the risk she was taking, as approaching the king unsummoned could result in death (<a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Esther 4:11</a>). This act of bravery is reminiscent of the boldness required to approach God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>.across from the king’s quarters Positioning herself across from the king's quarters indicates Esther's strategic approach. She places herself where she can be seen by the king, demonstrating both respect and determination. This positioning is crucial for her plan to succeed, reflecting the importance of wisdom and timing in executing God's will, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>, which speaks of the king's heart being in the hand of the Lord.The king was sitting on his royal throne The king sitting on his royal throne emphasizes his authority and the gravity of Esther's approach. The throne is a symbol of power and judgment, and the king's presence there underscores the potential danger Esther faces. This imagery parallels the divine throne of God, where ultimate authority resides, as depicted in <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2</a>.in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance The royal courtroom was a place of judgment and decision-making. The king facing the entrance signifies his readiness to address matters brought before him. Esther's approach to the king in this setting highlights the theme of divine providence and justice, as God orchestrates events for the deliverance of His people, similar to how He works through the courts of heaven for the ultimate good of His followers (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a> A Jewish queen of Persia, known for her bravery and wisdom. She is the central figure in this passage, preparing to approach the king uninvited, which was a risky act. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King (Ahasuerus/Xerxes)</a> The Persian king, Esther's husband, who holds the power of life and death over those who approach him without being summoned. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_inner_court_of_the_palace.htm">The Inner Court of the Palace</a> The location where Esther stands, symbolizing her courage and the gravity of her mission. It is a place of significant risk, as approaching the king without invitation could lead to death. 4. <a href="/topical/r/royal_attire.htm">Royal Attire</a> Represents Esther's preparation and respect for the king, as well as her understanding of the importance of her appearance in gaining favor. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_third_day.htm">The Third Day</a> Indicates a period of fasting and preparation, reflecting Esther's reliance on God and the seriousness of her mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Esther's willingness to risk her life to save her people is a powerful example of faith and courage. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their convictions, even when facing great risks. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_prayer.htm">Preparation and Prayer</a> Esther's actions remind us of the importance of preparation and seeking God's guidance through prayer and fasting before undertaking significant tasks. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> Esther's approach to the king with respect and proper attire highlights the importance of respecting authority and understanding the protocols in place. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The timing and circumstances of Esther's approach to the king demonstrate God's sovereignty and providence in orchestrating events for His purposes. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_others.htm">Intercession for Others</a> Esther's actions serve as a model for interceding on behalf of others, showing the power of standing in the gap for those in need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 5</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_esther_1's_banquets.htm">How do we reconcile the portrayal of lavish banquets in Esther 1 with other biblical condemnations of excess and opulence?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a> <a href="/q/is_esther_7_4's_decree_reversal_credible.htm">Esther 7:4 – How credible is it that a royal decree ordering genocide could be issued and then so quickly reversed without any historical records corroborating it? </a> <a href="/q/could_a_jewish_foreigner_become_queen.htm">Esther 5:1 – How plausible is it that a Jewish foreigner could have risen to queen with no corroborating Persian records? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>V.(1) The third day.--That is, of the fast. (See above, <a href="/esther/4-16.htm" title="Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast you for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in to the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.">Esther 4:16</a>.)Royal apparel.--Literally, royalty.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - On the third day. The third day from that on which Esther and Mordecai had communicated together through Hatach (<a href="/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5-17</a>). Esther put on her royal apparel. This is certainly the meaning, though the elliptical phrase used is uncommon. Esther, while she fasted, had worn some garb of woe; now she laid it aside, and appeared once more in all the splendour of her royal robes. She took up her position directly in front of the king's apartment, with the object of attracting his attention, and perhaps with the knowledge that he was upon his throne, whence he could not fail to see her. The king sat upon his royal throne, over against the gate. In a Persian pillared hall the place for the throne would be at the further end, midway between the side walls. The throne would be elevated on steps, and would command a view down the midmost avenue of columns to the main entrance, which would commonly occupy that position. <a href="/commentaries/esther/5-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the third הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֗י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) day, בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Esther אֶסְתֵּר֙ (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel put on וַתִּלְבַּ֤שׁ (wat·til·baš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe [her] royal [attire] מַלְכ֔וּת (mal·ḵūṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom and stood וַֽתַּעֲמֹ֞ד (wat·ta·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations in the inner הַפְּנִימִ֔ית (hap·pə·nî·mîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6442.htm">Strong's 6442: </a> Interior courtyard בַּחֲצַ֤ר (ba·ḥă·ṣar) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> A yard, a hamlet of the palace בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house across from נֹ֖כַח (nō·ḵaḥ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5227.htm">Strong's 5227: </a> The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of the king's הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king quarters. בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house The king וְ֠הַמֶּלֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king was sitting יוֹשֵׁ֞ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his royal מַלְכוּתוֹ֙ (mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom throne כִּסֵּ֤א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne in the royal הַמַּלְכ֔וּת (ham·mal·ḵūṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom courtroom, בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house facing נֹ֖כַח (nō·ḵaḥ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5227.htm">Strong's 5227: </a> The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of the הַבָּֽיִת׃ (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house entrance. פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> An opening, door, entrance way <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">OT History: Esther 5:1 Now it happened on the third day (Est Esth. 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