¹⁸ Manasseh rested with his ancestors and was buried in the garden of his own house, the garden of Uzza. His son Amon became king in his place.

⁷ The king arose in anger^(A) and went from where they were drinking wine to the palace garden.^[a](B) Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him.^{(C) 8} Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall,^[b] Haman was falling on the couch^(D) where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the house?” As soon as the statement left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.^(E)