^8 (A)if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request and do ^[a]what I wish, may the king and Haman come to ^(B)the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do ^[b]as the king says.”

³ Then Queen Esther replied, “^(A)If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me as my request, and my people as my wish;