Est 3:15, 5:8 | ESV | STEP | The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king , and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel . And the king and Haman sat down to drink , but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion .

a[See ver. 13 above]

Esther 3:15

15 ^aThe couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, ^bbut the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.

Esther 5:8

8 ^cIf I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my wish and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come to ^dthe feast that I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”