Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Mark 6:23 in English Standard Version "And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”" Es 5:3 And the king said to her, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.” Es 7:2 And on the second day, as they were drinking wine after the feast, the king again said to Esther, “What is your wish, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.”