KJV ORIGINAL
Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the king said to her, 'What do you want, Queen Esther? What are you asking for? I'll give you whatever it is, even up to half of my kingdom.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king is showing incredible generosity and favor toward Queen Esther, promising to give her almost anything she asks for.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Queen Esther bravely approached King Xerxes without being summoned, which could have meant death. The king had just extended his golden scepter to show she was welcome. At this critical moment, Esther was preparing to reveal Haman's plot to destroy the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire.
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