![]() ![]() 3 Esther again pleaded with the king, falling at his feet and weeping. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate. 2 The king took off his signet ring, which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Mordecai came into the presence of the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. Ĩ That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. He had it set up for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king.” The king said, “Impale him on it!” 10 So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. 9 Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, “A pole reaching to a height of fifty cubits stands by Haman’s house. The king exclaimed, “Will he even molest the queen while she is with me in the house?” As soon as the word left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. 8 Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life. 7 The king got up in a rage, left his wine and went out into the palace garden. 5 King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, “Who is he? Where is he-the man who has dared to do such a thing?” 6 Esther said, “An adversary and enemy! This vile Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and queen. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king. ![]() 4 For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.” 3 Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life-this is my petition. 7 So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet, 2 and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king again asked, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. ![]()
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