Esther 5:11-12

5:11 Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, ¹  his many sons, ²  and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants. 5:12 Haman said, “Furthermore, Queen Esther invited ³  only me to accompany the king to the banquet that she prepared! And also tomorrow I am invited ⁴  along with the king.

¹ tn Heb “the glory of his riches” (so KJV, NASB); NRSV “the splendor of his riches.”

² sn According to Esth 9:10 Haman had ten sons.

³ tn Heb “caused to come”; KJV “did let no man come in…but myself.”

⁴ tn Heb “called to her”; KJV “invited unto her”; NAB “I am to be her guest.”