Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Chiasm of Banquet Requests

Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
Esther 5:3

Esth 5:1-14
  A(5:1-2)  5:1 Esther put on her royal garments and stood in the inner courtyard, looking toward the royal palace
    B(5:3-8)    
Banquet of Esther   
(המשׁתה)
  A'(5:9)  5:9 Mordecai at the royal gate did not rise, and showed no fear of him (5:9)
    B'(5:10-14)    
Banquet of Haman   
(המשׁתה)

A: Esther and Mordecai in front of the palace.
B: Banquets.