Esther 5:5

5 "Get Haman at once," said the king, "so we can go to dinner with Esther."

Esther 5:5 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 5:5

Then the king said, cause Haman to make haste, that he may do
as Esther hath said
That is, he ordered some of his servants to make haste and acquaint Haman with the queen's invitation, and to press him to make haste to comply with it:

so the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared;
which was wisely done, to prepare for what she had to say to the king, when cheerful with wine, and when she had her adversary with him alone.

Esther 5:5 In-Context

3 The king asked, "And what's your desire, Queen Esther? What do you want? Ask and it's yours - even if it's half my kingdom!"
4 "If it please the king," said Esther, "let the king come with Haman to a dinner I've prepared for him."
5 "Get Haman at once," said the king, "so we can go to dinner with Esther."
6 As they were drinking the wine, the king said, "Now, what is it you want? Half of my kingdom isn't too much to ask! Just ask."
7 Esther answered, "Here's what I want.
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