Esther 5:3-5

Contemporary English Version

³ the king said, “Esther, what brings you here? Just ask, and I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

⁴ Esther answered, “Your Majesty, please come with Haman to a dinner I will prepare for you later today.”

⁵ The king said to his servants, “Hurry and get Haman, so we can accept Esther's invitation.”

The king and Haman went to Esther's dinner,