Esther 5:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him. Let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet - It was necessary to invite Haman to prevent his suspicion, and that he might not take any hasty step which might have prevented the execution of the great design.