KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the second day, while they were drinking wine at the feast, the king asked Esther again, 'What do you want, Queen Esther? I'll give it to you. What are you asking for? I'll do it, even if it's half my kingdom.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king is generously offering to give Queen Esther whatever she asks for, even up to half his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (Xerxes), where Esther had strategically invited the king and Haman to two private banquets. The king's repeated generous offer shows his favor toward Esther, setting the stage for her to reveal Haman's plot against the Jewish people.
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