1Three days later Esther dressed in her royal robes and took up a position in the inner court of the palace in front of the king''s throne room. The king was on his throne facing the entrance.
In Esther 5, the narrative reaches a dramatic turning point as Queen Esther risks her life by approaching King Ahasuerus unsummoned. The king extends his golden scepter, sparing her, and offers her up to half his kingdom. Instead of making her request directly, Esther invites the
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