7 So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther.

^8 (A)If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king^[a] to grant my wish and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come to ^(B)the feast that I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”

^15 (A)The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, ^(B)but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.