Esther 5:8
If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.
Cross-references
Esther 5:4
Parallel
Esther 5:4 is the first invitation to today's banquet; verse 8 adds a second invitation for tomorrow, continuing the narrative.
Esther 6:1–13
Historical context
In Esther 6:1-13, the events between the banquets unfold — Haman's downfall begins because Esther delayed her request.
Esther 6:14
Parallel
In Esther 6:14, the eunuchs hurry Haman to the very banquet Esther invited him to in verse 8, fulfilling the invitation.
Esther 7:1
Parallel
Esther 7:1 records the actual banquet from the invitation in verse 8, directly linking invitation and fulfillment.
Nehemiah 2:5
Parallel
Nehemiah 2:5 uses the same courtly petition formula 'if it pleases the king' and 'found favor', showing a parallel request pattern.