Esther 7:1
New International Version
So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet,

New Living Translation
So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet.

English Standard Version
So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther.

Berean Standard Bible
So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,

King James Bible
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

New King James Version
So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther.

New American Standard Bible
Now the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.

NASB 1995
Now the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.

NASB 1977
Now the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.

Amplified Bible
So the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen.

Christian Standard Bible
The king and Haman came to feast with Esther the queen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king and Haman came to feast with Esther the queen.

American Standard Version
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

Contemporary English Version
The king and Haman were dining with Esther

English Revised Version
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the king and Haman came to have dinner with Queen Esther.

Good News Translation
And so the king and Haman went to eat with Esther

International Standard Version
The king and Haman went in to have a drink with Queen Esther.

Majority Standard Bible
So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,

NET Bible
So the king and Haman came to dine with Queen Esther.

New Heart English Bible
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

World English Bible
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king comes in, and Haman, to drink with Esther the queen,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king cometh in, and Haman, to drink with Esther the queen,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will go in and Haman to drink with Esther the queen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the king and Aman went in, to drink with the queen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so the king and Haman entered to drink with the queen.

New American Bible
So the king and Haman went to the banquet with Queen Esther.

New Revised Standard Version
So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
SO the king and Haman went in to the banquet which Esther the queen had prepared.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King and Haman entered the banquet that Esthir the Queen had made.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So the king and Aman went in to drink with the queen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Esther Pleads for Her People
1So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen, 2and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”…

Cross References
Esther 5:4-8
“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” / “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared. / And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” ...

Esther 1:3-5
In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. / And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness. / At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest.

Esther 2:18
Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.

Esther 3:15
The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Esther 5:12
“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.

Esther 6:14
While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Esther 8:1
That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her.

Esther 9:12
who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.”

Esther 10:1-3
Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. / And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? / For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.

Matthew 22:2-4
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’

Luke 14:16-17
But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

John 2:1-10
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ...

John 12:2-3
So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Revelation 19:9
Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Matthew 25:1-10
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

banquet.

Esther 3:15
The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 5:8
If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.

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Esther 7
1. Esther, entertaining the king and Haman, pleads for her own life, and her people's.
5. She accuses Haman.
7. The king in his anger, understanding of the gallows Haman had made for Mordecai,
10. causes Haman to be hanged thereon.














So the king and Haman
This phrase highlights the presence of two central figures in the narrative: King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) and Haman, the antagonist. The king's authority and Haman's high position as his advisor set the stage for the unfolding drama. Historically, the Persian Empire was vast, and the king's decisions had far-reaching implications. Haman's role as a high-ranking official underscores the gravity of the situation, as he had previously plotted to annihilate the Jewish people (Esther 3:6-13).

went to dine
Dining in the ancient Near East was not merely a meal but a significant social event, often used to discuss important matters or solidify alliances. The act of dining together suggests a level of intimacy and trust, which is ironic given Haman's hidden agenda against Esther's people. This setting provides Esther with the opportunity to reveal her true identity and plead for her people, demonstrating the providential timing and wisdom in her approach.

with Esther the queen
Esther's position as queen is crucial to the narrative. Her ascent from a Jewish orphan to queen of Persia is a testament to divine providence and favor. Esther's role as queen gives her unique access to the king, which she uses to intercede for her people. Her courage and strategic planning are reminiscent of other biblical figures who acted as mediators, such as Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41) and Daniel in Babylon (Daniel 6). Esther's actions can also be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of His people (Hebrews 7:25).

Persons / Places / Events
1. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)
The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is a central figure in the Book of Esther, known for his opulent lifestyle and impulsive decisions.

2. Haman
The antagonist of the account, an Agagite and high-ranking official in King Ahasuerus's court. He plotted to annihilate the Jews in the Persian Empire.

3. Queen Esther
A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. She is known for her bravery and wisdom in saving her people from destruction.

4. The Banquet
A private dinner hosted by Queen Esther for King Ahasuerus and Haman. This event is pivotal as it sets the stage for Esther to reveal Haman's plot against the Jews.

5. The Persian Empire
The setting of the Book of Esther, a vast and diverse empire where the events unfold.
Teaching Points
Divine Timing and Wisdom
Esther's decision to host a banquet shows her wisdom and patience. She waits for the right moment to present her request to the king, teaching us the importance of timing and discernment in our actions.

Courage in the Face of Adversity
Esther's courage to confront the king and Haman, despite the risks, encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions and trust God in difficult situations.

God's Sovereignty
The unfolding events at the banquet demonstrate God's control over circumstances, reminding us that He is at work even when His presence is not overtly visible.

The Power of Influence
Esther's influence as queen is a reminder of the impact one person can have when they use their position and resources for God's purposes.

The Consequences of Pride
Haman's presence at the banquet, unaware of his impending downfall, serves as a warning against pride and the false security it brings.Verse 1. - The king and Haman came to banquet (marg. drink). In Persian feasts the solid dishes were few, and the time was mainly passed in drinking and eating dessert (Herod., 1:133).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the king
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and Haman
וְהָמָ֔ן (wə·hā·mān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent

went
וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to dine
לִשְׁתּ֖וֹת (liš·tō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8354: To imbibe

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Esther
אֶסְתֵּ֥ר (’es·têr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel

the queen,
הַמַּלְכָּֽה׃ (ham·mal·kāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4436: Queen -- a queen


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