John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:1
Now it came to pass on the third day ,.... Of the fast; though the former Targum paraphrases it the third day of the passover, the sixteenth of Nisan; see Gill on Esther 4:17 , though it is probable this was nearer the time fixed for the destruction of the Jews, see Esther 8:9 , yet the Jews have fixed the fast of Esther on that very day, the thirteenth of Adar F6 Vid Reland. Antiqu. Heb. par. 4. c. 13. sect. 5. : that Esther put on her royal apparel ; in order to go in to the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 5:1-8
Here is, I. Esther's bold approach to the king, Est. 5:1. When the time appointed for their fast was finished she lost no time, but on the third day, when the impression of her devotions were fresh upon her spirit, she addressed the king. When the heart is enlarged in communion with God it will be emboldened in doing and suffering for him. Some think that the three days? fast was only one whole day and two whole nights, in all which time they did not take any food at all, and that this is... read more