... > Raamattu > Vanha Testamentti > the story of Esther > Esther's banquets, and Mordecai's triumph (Esther 5:5 - 7:10) > Esther's first banquet: Ahasuerus and Haman are Esther's guests; she invites them for a second meal > Haman, after leaving the banquet encounters Mordecai at the entrance of the palace; the latter refuses to show him any sign of respect