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Then the king said to her, "What is it, Queen Esther? What do you want? I'll give you anything—even half the kingdom."
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Esther answered, "If the king wishes, please come today with Haman for the feast that I have prepared for him."
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"Hurry, get Haman," the king ordered, "so we can do what Esther says." So the king and Haman came to the feast that Esther had prepared.
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As they sipped wine, the king asked, "Now what is it you wish? I'll give it to you. What do you want? I'll do anything—even give you half the kingdom."
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Esther answered, "This is my wish and this is what I want: