5 King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, "Who is he? Where is he-the man who has dared to do such a thing?"
5 Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?
5 Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, "Who is he, and where is he, who has dared
5 King Xerxes exploded, "Who? Where is he? This is monstrous!"
5 So King Ahasuerus answered and said to Queen Esther, "Who is he, and where is he, who would dare presume in his heart to do such a thing?"
5 "Who would do such a thing?" King Xerxes demanded. "Who would be so presumptuous as to touch you?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 7:5
Commentary on Esther 7:1-6
(Read Esther 7:1-6)
If the love of life causes earnest pleadings with those that can only kill the body, how fervent should our prayers be to Him, who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell! How should we pray for the salvation of our relatives, friends, and all around us! When we petition great men, we must be cautious not to give them offence; even just complaints must often be kept back. But when we approach the King of kings with reverence, we cannot ask or expect too much. Though nothing but wrath be our due, God is able and willing to do exceeding abundantly, even beyond all we can ask or think.