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href="/bsb/esther/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther&#8217s banquet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the king and Haman came to drink <i>wine</i> with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the king and Haman came to drink <i>wine</i> with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the king and Haman came to drink <i>wine</i> with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to drink <i>wine</i> with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king and Haman came to feast with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king and Haman came to feast with Esther the queen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king and Haman were dining with Esther <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to have dinner with Queen Esther.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so the king and Haman went to eat with Esther <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king and Haman went in to have a drink with Queen Esther. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to dine with Queen Esther.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king comes in, and Haman, to drink with Esther the queen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king cometh in, and Haman, to drink with Esther the queen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will go in and Haman to drink with Esther the queen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Aman went in, to drink with the queen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 11:1>And so the king and Haman entered to drink with the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to the banquet with Queen Esther.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. <div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />SO the king and Haman went in to the banquet which Esther the queen had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King and Haman entered the banquet that Esthir the Queen had made.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the king and Aman went in to drink with the queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/7-1.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=1331" 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/7.htm">Esther Pleads for Her People</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><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/8354.htm" title="8354: liš·tō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">to dine</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</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/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">the queen,</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>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.”…<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/5-4.htm">Esther 5:4-8</a></span><br />“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” / “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. / 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.” ...<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/5-12.htm">Esther 5:12</a></span><br />“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.<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/8-1.htm">Esther 8:1</a></span><br />That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her.<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="/esther/10-1.htm">Esther 10:1-3</a></span><br />Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. / And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? / For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.<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="/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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-10</a></span><br />On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-2.htm">John 12:2-3</a></span><br />So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a></span><br />Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”<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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.</p><p class="hdg">banquet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Esther 3:15</a></b></br> The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8</a></b></br> If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-5.htm">Dine</a> <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Dine</a> <a href="/job/1-4.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Esther, entertaining the king and Haman, pleads for her own life, and her people's.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/7-5.htm">She accuses Haman.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/7-7.htm">The king in his anger, understanding of the gallows Haman had made for Mordecai, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/7-10.htm">causes Haman to be hanged thereon.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the king and Haman</b><br>This phrase highlights the presence of two central figures in the narrative: King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) and Haman, the antagonist. The king's authority and Haman's high position as his advisor set the stage for the unfolding drama. Historically, the Persian Empire was vast, and the king's decisions had far-reaching implications. Haman's role as a high-ranking official underscores the gravity of the situation, as he had previously plotted to annihilate the Jewish people (<a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Esther 3:6-13</a>).<p><b>went to dine</b><br>Dining in the ancient Near East was not merely a meal but a significant social event, often used to discuss important matters or solidify alliances. The act of dining together suggests a level of intimacy and trust, which is ironic given Haman's hidden agenda against Esther's people. This setting provides Esther with the opportunity to reveal her true identity and plead for her people, demonstrating the providential timing and wisdom in her approach.<p><b>with Esther the queen</b><br>Esther's position as queen is crucial to the narrative. Her ascent from a Jewish orphan to queen of Persia is a testament to divine providence and favor. Esther's role as queen gives her unique access to the king, which she uses to intercede for her people. Her courage and strategic planning are reminiscent of other biblical figures who acted as mediators, such as Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41) and Daniel in Babylon (Daniel 6). Esther's actions can also be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of His people (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<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 ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is a central figure in the Book of Esther, known for his opulent lifestyle and impulsive decisions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>The antagonist of the account, an Agagite and high-ranking official in King Ahasuerus's court. He plotted to annihilate the Jews in the Persian Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_esther.htm">Queen Esther</a></b><br>A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. She is known for her bravery and wisdom in saving her people from destruction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a></b><br>A private dinner hosted by Queen Esther for King Ahasuerus and Haman. This event is pivotal as it sets the stage for Esther to reveal Haman's plot against the Jews.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_persian_empire.htm">The Persian Empire</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Esther, a vast and diverse empire where the events unfold.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_wisdom.htm">Divine Timing and Wisdom</a></b><br>Esther's decision to host a banquet shows her wisdom and patience. She waits for the right moment to present her request to the king, teaching us the importance of timing and discernment in our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Esther's courage to confront the king and Haman, despite the risks, encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions and trust God in difficult situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The unfolding events at the banquet demonstrate God's control over circumstances, reminding us that He is at work even when His presence is not overtly visible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a></b><br>Esther's influence as queen is a reminder of the impact one person can have when they use their position and resources for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a></b><br>Haman's presence at the banquet, unaware of his impending downfall, serves as a warning against pride and the false security it brings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_mention_the_queen_before_the_king.htm">Why does Nehemiah mention the queen’s presence before the king, given Persian court protocols at that time (Nehemiah 2:6)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_haman's_role_in_persia.htm">Esther 7:5-6 - Is there archaeological or extra-biblical evidence to confirm the existence and high position of Haman in the Persian Empire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_king_ahasuerus_leave_in_anger.htm">Esther 7:7 - Why would King Ahasuerus suddenly abandon the feast in anger without prior indications of Haman's treachery in earlier records of Persian court life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/esther_7_8__was_haman's_death_plausible.htm">Esther 7:8 - How plausible is it, historically and culturally, that Haman would be instantly condemned to death merely from being seen near the queen's couch?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king and Haman came to banquet</span> (<span class="accented">marg. <span class="cmt_word"></span>drink</span>). In Persian feasts the solid dishes were few, and the time was mainly passed in drinking and eating dessert (Herod., 1:133). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/7-1.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">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 dine</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁתּ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(liš·tō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּ֥ר</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">the queen,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּלְכָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mal·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> </span><span class="str2">Queen -- a queen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/7-1.htm">OT History: Esther 7:1 So the king and Haman came (Est Esth. 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