John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:5
Then the king said, cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said ,.... That is, he ordered some of his servants to make haste and acquaint Haman with the queen's invitation, and to press him to make haste to comply with it: so the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared ; which was wisely done, to prepare for what she had to say to the king, when cheerful with wine, and when she had her adversary with him alone. 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