Greek Esther 5:7-9

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

⁷ She said, ‘My petition and request is: ⁸ if I have found favour in the sight of the king, let the king and Haman come to the dinner that I shall prepare them, and tomorrow I will do as I have done today.’

Haman’s Plot against Mordecai

⁹ So Haman went out from the king joyful and glad of heart. But when he saw Mordecai the Jew in the courtyard, he was filled with anger.