As she drew near to the inner courtyard, where she would be visible from the king’s throne, she may have felt that she was walking to her death. ​ — Esther 4: 11; 5: 1.
Kui Ester jõudis siseõue lähedale, kust teda kuningatrooni juurde näha oli, võis ta mõelda, et astub otse surmasuhu.