1 Esther, adventuring on the king's favour, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.
6 She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet the next day.
9 Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.
14 By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.
