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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />have them bring a royal robe the king has worn and a horse the king has ridden, one with a royal crest placed on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />he should bring out one of the king’s own royal robes, as well as a horse that the king himself has ridden—one with a royal emblem on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />let royal robes be brought, which the king has worn, and the horse that the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown is set.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />have 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let the royal apparel be brought which the king <i>useth</i> to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden, which has a royal crest placed on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />have them bring a royal robe which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal turban has been placed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />let them bring a royal robe which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown has been placed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />let them bring a royal robe which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown has been placed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />let them bring a royal robe which the king clothes himself in, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown has been placed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown has been placed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn and a horse the king himself has ridden, which has a royal crown on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn and a horse the king himself has ridden, which has a royal diadem on its head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />let royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and on the head of which a crown royal is set:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />get someone to bring him one of your own robes and one of your own horses with a fancy headdress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />let royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and on the head of which a crown royal is set:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[The servants] should bring a royal robe that the king has worn and a horse that the king has ridden, one that has a royal crest on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />let them bring royal robes that the king has worn and a horse on which the king has ridden, with a royal crown placed on its head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />have 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />let them bring royal attire which the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden--one bearing the royal insignia!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />let royal clothing be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and on the head of which a crown royal is set.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />let royal clothing be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and on the head of which a royal crown is set. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />let them bring in royal clothing that the king has put on himself, and a horse on which the king has ridden, and that the royal crown be put on his head,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> let them bring in royal clothing that the king hath put on himself, and a horse on which the king hath ridden, and that the royal crown be put on his head,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They shall bring in the clothing of the kingdom which the king was clothed in, it and the horse which the king rode upon him, and the crown of the kingdom which was given upon his head:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ought to be clothed with the king's apparel, and to be set upon the horse that the king rideth upon, and to have the royal crown upon his head, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 10:8>ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown upon his head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />there should be brought the royal robe the king wore and the horse the king rode with the royal crest placed on its head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />let royal robes be brought, which the king has worn, and a horse that the king has ridden, with a royal crown on its head.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the royal apparel be brought which the king wears and the horse that the king rides, and let the royal crown be set upon his head:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They shall bring the garments of the kingdom that the King wears, and the horse on which the King rides, as you shall set the crown of the kingdom on his head.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />let royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and on whose head a crown royal is set;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />let the king's servants bring the robe of fine linen which the king puts on, and the horse on which the king rides,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/6-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1228" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Mordecai is Honored</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>And Haman told the king, “For the man whom the king is delighted to honor, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">have them bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵūṯ (N-fs) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">a royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: lə·ḇūš (N-msc) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">robe</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lā·ḇaš- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">has worn</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: wə·sūs (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">and a horse</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.">on which</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: rā·ḵaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">has ridden—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wa·’ă·šer (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">one with</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵūṯ (N-fs) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">a royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3804.htm" title="3804: ke·ṯer (N-msc) -- A crown. From kathar; properly, a circlet, i.e. A diadem.">crest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nit·tan (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: bə·rō·šōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">on its head.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>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!’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-34</a></span><br />“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!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Zechariah 3:5</a></span><br />Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-9</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a></span><br />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!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a></span><br />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: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21</a></span><br />On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a></span><br />She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Psalm 21:5</a></span><br />Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the royal apparel be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and the crown royal which is set on his head:</p><p class="hdg">Let the royal, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></b></br> And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that <i>was</i> upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></b></br> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put <i>it</i> on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on <i>his</i> feet:</p><p class="hdg">the horse.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33</a></b></br> 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:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/songs/4-8.htm">Crest</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Generally</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-3.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Head</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Ridden</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Uses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Useth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Wear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/songs/4-8.htm">Crest</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-9.htm">Generally</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Head</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/job/6-2.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Ridden</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Uses</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Useth</a> <a href="/job/14-19.htm">Wear</a> <a href="/job/14-19.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-10.htm">gives counsel that he might do him honor.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny.</a></span><br></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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A royal robe worn by the king would be a garment of immense value and honor, signifying the king's favor. This act of wearing the king's robe is reminiscent of Joseph in <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>, where Pharaoh dresses him in fine linen, symbolizing his rise to power. The robe represents the transfer of honor and authority, a theme that echoes throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, where garments of salvation and righteousness are mentioned.<p><b>and a horse on which the king himself has ridden</b><br>The king's horse was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol of royal authority and prestige. In the Persian Empire, the king's horse would be well-known and recognized by the people, making it a public display of the king's favor. This parallels the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, as described in <a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-9</a>, where the animal signifies peace and fulfillment of prophecy. The horse in Esther's context underscores the honor being bestowed upon the individual.<p><b>one with a royal crest placed on its head</b><br>The royal crest, likely a decorative ornament or emblem, would signify the horse's association with the king, further emphasizing the honor being conferred. This crest would be a visible sign of the king's endorsement and authority. In biblical symbolism, crowns and crests often represent authority and victory, as seen in <a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a>, where Christ is depicted with many crowns. The crest on the horse in Esther's story highlights the public recognition and elevation of the individual being honored.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a></b><br>The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is central to the events in the Book of Esther.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>A high-ranking official in King Ahasuerus's court, known for his pride and his plot to destroy the Jews.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew living in Susa, the capital of Persia, and the cousin and guardian of Esther. He is known for his loyalty to the king and his refusal to bow to Haman.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa (Shushan)</a></b><br>The capital city of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_royal_robe_and_horse.htm">The Royal Robe and Horse</a></b><br>Symbols of honor and authority in the Persian Empire, representing the king's favor and recognition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in the timing of events. Mordecai's honor comes at a pivotal moment, demonstrating that God orchestrates events for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reversal_of_fortunes.htm">The Reversal of Fortunes</a></b><br>The account of Esther highlights how God can reverse situations, turning intended harm into good for His people. This encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_vs._pride.htm">Humility vs. Pride</a></b><br>Mordecai's humility contrasts with Haman's pride. Believers are reminded to walk humbly before God, knowing that He exalts the humble and brings down the proud.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteous_living.htm">The Importance of Righteous Living</a></b><br>Mordecai's integrity and faithfulness are rewarded. This teaches that living righteously, even when unnoticed by others, is seen and honored by God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_ride_a_white_horse_in_revelation.htm">Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_persian_record_of_mordecai's_act.htm">Esther 6:2—Why is there no extra-biblical record of Mordecai’s act to foil an assassination plot, if such an event would likely have been recorded by Persian scribes? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_rapid_communication_in_esther_8_10_plausible.htm">How plausible is the rapid communication in Esther 8:10, given ancient travel and logistics constraints across such a vast empire?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">Let the royal apparel be brought</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--These exceedingly great distinctions Haman suggests, thinking with unaccountable vanity (for nothing is said or implied as to any service rendered by him to the king) that the king must necessarily have been referring to him, and in a moment he is irretrievably committed. Whether Hainan's character had at its best estate much discretion, or whether he rose to his high position, not by the qualities that should commend a statesman to a king, but, like many another Eastern Vizier, had by flattery and base arts gained the royal favour, we cannot say; here he shows the lack of the most ordinary discretion, his vanity is so inordinate that he cannot see the possibility of any one's merits save his own. The request which Haman made may be illustrated by the permission granted by Xerxes to his uncle Artabanus to put on the royal robes and sleep in the royal bed at Susa (Herod, vii. 15-17).<p><span class= "bld">The horse that the king rideth upon.</span>--Thus Pharaoh, desiring-to honour Joseph, made him ride in his own chariot (<a href="/genesis/41-43.htm" title="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.">Genesis 41:43</a>): David, wishing to show that Solomon had really become king in his father's lifetime, commands that he should ride on the king's mule (<a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm" title="The king also said to them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride on my own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:">1Kings 1:33</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm" title="And the king has sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride on the king's mule:">1Kings 1:44</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And the crown royal which is set upon his head.</span>--If we take the Hebrew here quite literally, the meaning must be <span class= "ital">and on whose</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> the horse's) <span class= "ital">head a royal crown is set.</span> The only objection to this view is, that there appears to be no evidence of such a custom among the Persians. Some render, <span class= "ital">and that a</span> (or <span class= "ital">the:</span> the Hebrew is necessarily ambiguous in such a case) <span class= "ital">royal crown be set,</span> but this we consider does violence to the Hebrew. It must be noted that both the king in his reply, and the writer in describing what actually took place, make no mention of a crown as worn by Mordecai, nor does Haman in the following verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let the royal apparel be brought</span>. To wear a dress previously worn by the king was, under ordinary circumstances, a breach of Persian law (Plut., 'Vit. Artax.,' 5); but the king might allow it (Herod., 7:17) or condone it (Plut., 1. s.c.). <span class="cmt_word">The horse that the king rideth upon</span>. Rather, "a horse that the king hath ridden." <span class="cmt_word">And the crown royal which is set upon his head</span>. Rather, "and that hath a crown royal set on his head." Some peculiar ornament by which the royal steed was made conspicuous is intended, not his own crown, which even Xerxes would scarcely have allowed another to wear. See vers. 9 and 11, where the dress and the horse are referred to, but the crown, as an adjunct of the horse, not particularised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/6-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">have them bring</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבִ֙יאוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a royal</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכ֔וּת</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">robe</span><br /><span class="heb">לְב֣וּשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garment, clothing, raiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself has worn,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽבַשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇaš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a horse</span><br /><span class="heb">וְס֗וּס</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sūs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself has ridden,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָכַ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḵaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a royal</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכ֖וּת</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crest</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֥תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ke·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3804.htm">Strong's 3804: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circlet, a diadem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on its head.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרֹאשֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">OT History: Esther 6:8 Let royal clothing be brought which (Est Esth. 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