Esther 7:7-8

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7} Angered^(A) by this, the king arose from where they were drinking wine and went to the palace garden.^(B) Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him.^(C) ^{Tools
8} Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the house of wine drinking, Haman was falling on the couch^(D) where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the statement left the king’s mouth, Haman’s face was covered.^(E)

Cross references:

A. Esther 7:7: Proverbs 20:2

B. Esther 7:7: Esther 1:5-6

C. Esther 7:7: Esther 6:13

D. Esther 7:8: Esther 1:6

E. Esther 7:8: Job 9:24