Est 5:8 | NET2full | STEP | If I have found favor in the king’s sight and if the king is inclined to grant my request and approve my petition , let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them. At that time I will do as the king wishes .”

‏ Esther 5:8

8 If I have found favor in the king’s sight and if the king is inclined ^{▼▼tn Heb “if upon the king it is good.” Cf. the similar expression in v. 4, which also occurs in 7:3; 8:5; 9:13.} to grant my request and approve my petition, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them. At that time ^{▼▼tn Heb “and tomorrow” (so NASB); NAB, NRSV “and then.”} I will do as the king wishes.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “I will do according to the word of the king,” i.e., answer the question that he has posed. Cf. NCV “Then I will answer your question about what I want.”}

‏ Esther 5:8

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