Esther 5:5

5 Then the king said, "Bring Haman quickly so we may do what Esther asks." So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared for them.

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, "What is it, Queen Esther? What do you want to ask me? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom."
4 Esther answered, "My king, if it pleases you, come today with Haman to a banquet that I have prepared for him."
5 Then the king said, "Bring Haman quickly so we may do what Esther asks." So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared for them.
6 As they were drinking wine, the king said to Esther, "Now, what are you asking for? I will give it to you. What is it you want? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom."
7 Esther answered, "This is what I want and what I ask for.
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