(A)if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request and do [a]what I wish, may the king and Haman come to (B)the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do [b]as the king says.”

Haman’s Pride

Then Haman went out that day joyful and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai (C)at the king’s gate and (D)that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai. 10 Haman controlled himself, however, and went to his house. But he [c]sent for his friends and his wife (E)Zeresh.

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Notas al pie

  1. Esther 5:8 Lit my wish
  2. Esther 5:8 Lit according to the word of the king
  3. Esther 5:10 Lit sent and brought

If the king regards me with favor(A) and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet(B) I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.”

Haman’s Rage Against Mordecai

Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage(C) against Mordecai.(D) 10 Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home.

Calling together his friends and Zeresh,(E) his wife,

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