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Let them robe the man the king delights to honor, and lead him on the horse through the city streets, proclaiming before him, &#8216This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Let the robes and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble officials. And let him see that the man whom the king wishes to honor is dressed in the king’s robes and led through the city square on the king’s horse. Have the official shout as they go, ‘This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!’” <a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And let the robes and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble officials. Let them dress the man whom the king delights to honor, and let them lead him on the horse through the square of the city, proclaiming before him: ‘Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.’” <a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’” <a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. <a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Then let this robe and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that he may array the man whom the king delights to honor. Then parade him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him: ‘Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!’ ” <a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then order them to hand the robe and the horse over to one of the king’s noble officials, and have them dress the man whom the king desires to honor, and lead him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him, ‘So it shall be done for the man whom the king desires to honor.’” <a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> and let the robe and the horse be handed over to one of the king&#8217s most noble princes and let them array the man whom the king desires to honor and lead him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him, &#8216Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king desires to honor.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and let the robe and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble princes and let them array the man whom the king desires to honor and lead him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him, ‘Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king desires to honor.’” <a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and let the robe and the horse be given over to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, and let them clothe the man whom the king delights to honor and lead him on horseback through the city square and call out before him, ‘Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.’” <a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and let the robe and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble officials. Let him dress the man whom the king delights to honor [in the royal robe] and lead him on horseback through the open square of the city, and proclaim before him, ‘This is what shall be done for the man whom the king desires to honor.’” <a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Put the garment and the horse under the charge of one of the king’s most noble officials. Have them clothe the man the king wants to honor, parade him on the horse through the city square, and call out before him, ‘This is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Put the garment and the horse under the charge of one of the king&#8217s most noble officials. Have them clothe the man the king wants to honor, parade him on the horse through the city square, and proclaim before him, &#8216This is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> and let the apparel and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man therewith whom the king delighteth to honor, and cause him to ride on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honor. <a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Tell one of your highest officials to place your robe on this man and lead him through the streets on your horse, while someone shouts, 'This is how the king honors a man!'" <a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> and let the apparel and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and cause him to ride on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. <a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Give the robe and the horse to one of the king's officials, who is a noble. Put the robe on the man whom the king wishes to reward and have him ride on the horse in the city square. The king's servants are also to shout ahead of him, 'This is what is done for the man whom the king wishes to reward.'" <a href="/gnt/esther/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then have one of your highest noblemen dress the man in these robes and lead him, mounted on the horse, through the city square. Have the nobleman announce as they go: 'See how the king rewards someone he wishes to honor!'" <a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then give the robes and the horse to one of the king's most noble officials. Let them put the robes on the man whom the king desires to honor, and let them put him on the horse in the main square of the city. Then let them announce in front of him, 'This is what is done for the man whom the king desires to honor.'" <a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king?s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ?This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!?? <a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Then let this clothing and this horse be given to one of the king's noble officials. Let him then clothe the man whom the king wishes to honor, and let him lead him about through the plaza of the city on the horse, calling before him, 'So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!'" <a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And let the clothing and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble officials, and let him clothe the man whom the king delights to honor with them, and have him ride on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him, 'Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.'" <a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man whom the king delighteth to honor, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honor. <a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Let the clothing and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man whom the king delights to honor with them, and have him ride on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him, ‘Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to give the clothing and the horse into the hand of a man of the heads of the king, the chiefs, and they have clothed the man in whose honor the king has delighted, and caused him to ride on the horse in a broad place of the city, and called before him: Thus it is done to the man in whose honor the king has delighted.” <a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to give the clothing and the horse into the hand of a man of the heads of the king, the chiefs, and they have clothed the man in whose honour the king hath delighted, and caused him to ride on the horse in a broad place of the city, and called before him: Thus it is done to the man in whose honour the king hath delighted.' <a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And giving the clothing and the horse to the hand of a man of the chiefs of the king, the nobles; and clothe the man which the king delighted in his honor, and cause him to ride upon the horse in the broad place of the city, and tall before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighted in his honor.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And let the first of the king's princes and nobles hold his horse, and going through the street of the city, proclaim before him and say: Thus shall he be honoured, whom the king hath a mind to honour. <a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 10:9>And let the first of the king’s rulers and sovereigns hold his horse, and, as they advance through the street of the city, proclaim before him and say, ‘Thus shall he be honored, whom the king decides to honor.’ ” <a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The robe and the horse should be given to one of the noblest of the king’s officials, who must clothe the man the king wishes to reward, have him ride on the horse in the public square of the city, and cry out before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king wishes to honor!’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let the robes and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble officials; let him robe the man whom the king wishes to honor, and let him conduct the man on horseback through the open square of the city, proclaiming before him: ‘Thus shall it be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And let the apparel and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, and let him array the man whom the king delights to honor and mount him on the horse and take him round through the streets of the city and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king de lights to honor. <a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the clothing and the horse shall be given to one of the free Parthians of the King, and he shall clothe the man in whose honor the King is delighted, and he shall mount him on the horse, and he shall take him around in the streets and they shall call before him: “Thus it shall be done to the man in whose honor the King is delighted!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and let the apparel and the horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man therewith whom the king delighteth to honour, and cause him to ride on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him: Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.' <a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and let him give it to one of the king's noble friends, and let him array the man whom the king loves; and let him mount him on the horse, and proclaim through the street of the city, saying, Thus shall it be done to every man whom the king honours. <a href="/parallel/esther/6-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1240" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Mordecai is Honored</a> …8have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head. 9<a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯō·wn (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">Let</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: hal·lə·ḇūš (Art:: N-ms) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: wə·has·sūs (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">and the horse</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">be entrusted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">to one</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6579.htm" title="6579: hap·par·tə·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Nobles. Of Persian origin; a grandee.">most noble</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: miś·śā·rê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">princes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: wə·hil·bî·šū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">Let them array</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">wants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3366.htm" title="3366: bî·qā·rōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Preciousness, price, honor. From yaqar; value, i.e. wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity.">to honor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: wə·hir·kî·ḇu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp:: 3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and parade him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: has·sūs (Art:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">the horse</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">through the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/7339.htm" title="7339: bir·ḥō·wḇ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A broad open place, plaza. Or rchowb; from rachab; a width, i.e. avenue or area.">square,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·qā·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">proclaiming</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context.">‘This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: yê·‘ā·śeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">is done</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">for the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">is delighted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3366.htm" title="3366: bî·qā·rōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Preciousness, price, honor. From yaqar; value, i.e. wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity.">to honor!’”</a> 10“Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a> Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a> Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a> And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-34</a> “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a> Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Psalm 45:14-15</a> In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Psalm 149:4</a> For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. <a href="/proverbs/27-2.htm">Proverbs 27:2</a> Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips. <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3</a> You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-9</a> They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. / A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” ... <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ... <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man with whom the king delights to honor, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.bring him.<a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43</a> And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.<a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33,34</a> The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon: … <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Array</a> <a href="/esther/5-5.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">City</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/esther/1-15.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-28.htm">Horseback</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/ezra/4-10.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Square</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Therewith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Array</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/job/8-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Horseback</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">King's</a> <a href="/job/21-28.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">Square</a> <a href="/job/2-8.htm">Therewith</a> <a href="/job/2-8.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 6</div>1. <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.</a> 4. <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, </a> 10. <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">gives counsel that he might do him honor.</a> 12. <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Persian Empire, royal garments and horses were symbols of high honor and authority. The robe likely signifies a garment worn by the king himself, indicating a transfer of royal favor. The horse, often used in royal processions, symbolizes power and prestige. Entrusting these to a noble prince underscores the importance of the task and the honor being bestowed. This reflects the hierarchical structure of the Persian court, where only the most trusted and esteemed officials would be given such responsibilities. The robe and horse can be seen as types of Christ's righteousness and authority, which believers are clothed with and partake in through faith.Let them array the man the king wants to honor The act of arraying someone in royal garments is a public declaration of the king's favor. In the context of Esther, this is a pivotal moment where Mordecai, a Jew, is to be honored, highlighting the reversal of fortunes that is a recurring theme in the book. This act prefigures the ultimate honor given to Jesus Christ, who, though initially rejected, is exalted by God. It also echoes Joseph's elevation in Egypt, where he was clothed in fine linen and given authority, symbolizing God's providential care and the elevation of the humble.and parade him on the horse through the city square The city square was a central place of gathering and commerce, making it the ideal location for a public display of honor. This parade is not just a personal accolade but a public spectacle, ensuring that the king's favor is widely recognized. The public nature of this honor can be compared to Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where He was publicly acknowledged as King. It also serves as a foreshadowing of the ultimate public recognition of Christ's lordship at His second coming.proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’” The proclamation serves as a verbal confirmation of the honor being bestowed, ensuring that all witnesses understand the significance of the event. This mirrors the biblical principle that true honor comes from God, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a>, where God honors those who honor Him. The phrase also reflects the theme of divine justice and reversal found throughout Scripture, where God exalts the humble and brings down the proud. This public declaration can be seen as a type of the ultimate vindication and honor that believers will receive from God, as promised in <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is central to the events in the Book of Esther. 2. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plotted to destroy the Jews. He is the one suggesting the honor, thinking it would be for himself. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew living in Susa, the capital of Persia, who had previously saved the king from an assassination plot. He is the one whom the king delights to honor. 4. <a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa (Shushan)</a> The capital city of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city_square.htm">The City Square</a> The public place in Susa where Mordecai was to be honored, symbolizing public recognition and honor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a> God's timing is perfect, and He orchestrates events for His purposes. Mordecai's honor comes at a crucial moment, demonstrating God's control over history. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_exaltation.htm">Humility and Exaltation</a> Mordecai's humility and service are rewarded, reflecting the biblical principle that God exalts the humble (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>). <a href="/topical/d/divine_reversal.htm">Divine Reversal</a> The account illustrates a divine reversal where Haman's plans for self-glorification lead to Mordecai's honor, showing that God can turn situations around for His glory. <a href="/topical/p/public_recognition_of_righteousness.htm">Public Recognition of Righteousness</a> The public nature of Mordecai's honor encourages believers to live righteously, knowing that God sees and rewards faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> Even when facing injustice, believers can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and honor to those who serve Him faithfully.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 6</a> <a href="/q/does_jesus_ride_a_white_horse_in_revelation.htm">Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_embody_love.htm">What do white garments symbolize in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/does_esther_6_8-9_align_with_persian_customs.htm">Esther 6:8-9--Why would the king grant such a lavish honor to someone merely for reporting a plot; does this align with known Persian customs or does it raise doubts about historical accuracy?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_a_child_called_'mighty_god'_in_isaiah_9_6.htm">Why does Isaiah 9:6 assign divine titles like 'Mighty God' to a child, seeming to conflict with other monotheistic passages in the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Noble.--See above, <a href="/esther/1-3.htm" title="In the third year of his reign, he made a feast to all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:">Esther 1:3</a>, Note.Street.--See above, <a href="/esther/4-6.htm" title="So Hatach went forth to Mordecai to the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.">Esther 4:6</a>, Note.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Bring him on horseback through the city, and proclaim before him. Compare the honours given to Joseph in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43</a>). <a href="/commentaries/esther/6-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Let וְנָת֨וֹן (wə·nā·ṯō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the robe הַלְּב֜וּשׁ (hal·lə·ḇūš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> A garment, clothing, raiment and the horse וְהַסּ֗וּס (wə·has·sūs) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) be entrusted עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to one אִ֞ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of the king’s הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king most noble הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֔ים (hap·par·tə·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6579.htm">Strong's 6579: </a> A grandee princes. מִשָּׂרֵ֤י (miś·śā·rê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince Let them array וְהִלְבִּ֙ישׁוּ֙ (wə·hil·bî·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe the man הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king wants חָפֵ֣ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire to honor בִּֽיקָר֑וֹ (bî·qā·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> Value, wealth, costliness, dignity and parade him וְהִרְכִּיבֻ֤הוּ (wə·hir·kî·ḇu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the horse הַסּוּס֙ (has·sūs) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) through the city הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement square, בִּרְח֣וֹב (bir·ḥō·wḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7339.htm">Strong's 7339: </a> A broad open place, plaza proclaiming וְקָרְא֣וּ (wə·qā·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read before him, לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face ?This is what כָּ֚כָה (kā·ḵāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> Just so is done יֵעָשֶׂ֣ה (yê·‘ā·śeh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for the man לָאִ֔ישׁ (lā·’îš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king is delighted חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire to honor!’? בִּיקָרֽוֹ׃ (bî·qā·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> Value, wealth, costliness, dignity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">OT History: Esther 6:9 Let the clothing and the horse be (Est Esth. 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