Esther 5:12

Translations

Modern

“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.

Traditional

Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come in with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and to morrow am I invited unto her also with the king.

Literal

And Haman said, “Even Esther the Queen did not bring with the king to the feast that she made, except for me. And also for tomorrow I am called to her with the king.

Latin

Et post hæc ait: Regina quoque Esther nullum alium vocavit ad convivium cum rege præter me: apud quam etiam cras cum rege pransurus sum.

Original

Hebrew

English

“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.

Notes

Esther 5:9–14

This short pause highlights how deeply Haman hates Mordecai.

Related verses

Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
Psalm 37:35–36
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
Proverbs 7:22–23
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
Job 8:12–13
While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass.
Luke 21:34–35
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Job 20:5–8
…the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?

People

Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews

Glossary

Book of Esther Feasts and Festivals of Israel Zeresh

Topics

Ambition: Haman Malice: Haman Toward Mordecai Zeresh: Wife of Haman

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