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Esther answered, "Today is a special day for me. If the king wishes, please come today with Haman for a special dinner that I will prepare."
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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 dinner that Esther spoke about.
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As they sipped wine, the king asked, "Now, what is it you wish, Queen Esther? I'll give it to you, if you just ask."
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Esther answered, "This is my wish and this is what I want:
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If I have pleased the king, I'd like the king and Haman to come tomorrow to another special dinner that I will prepare for them. Tomorrow I will prepare the same things."