Est 5:4-5 | MHM | STEP | v. 4-5 : Instead of immediately pleading for her people, Esther invited the king and Haman to a banquet she had prepared (Esther 5:4-5 ). This was a wise move. It showed respect for the king and created an opportunity to speak to him in a more private and favorable setting. By including Haman, she ensured he would hear everything she had to say about his plot.

‏ Esther 5:4-5

v. 4-5: Instead of immediately pleading for her people, Esther invited the king and Haman to a banquet she had prepared (Esther 5:4-5 ^a). This was a wise move. It showed respect for the king and created an opportunity to speak to him in a more private and favorable setting. By including Haman, she ensured he would hear everything she had to say about his plot.

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