Esther 5:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, it came to pass on the third day, namely, after her interview with Mordecai, when she charged that a fast be made in her behalf, Esther 4:15-17, that Esther put on her royal apparel, in order the more readily to gain the king's good will, and stood, took her position, remained standing, in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house, before the large door which led to the throne-room, through whose opening the king could see every one who approached. And the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house, in a direct line with the doorway, a position which had various advantages.