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The king exclaimed, &#8220Will he even molest the queen while she is with me in the house?&#8221 As soon as the word left the king&#8217s mouth, they covered Haman&#8217s face. <a href="/nlt/esther/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> In despair he fell on the couch where Queen Esther was reclining, just as the king was returning from the palace garden. The king exclaimed, “Will he even assault the queen right here in the palace, before my very eyes?” And as soon as the king spoke, his attendants covered Haman’s face, signaling his doom. <a href="/esv/esther/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king returned from the palace garden to the place where they were drinking wine, as Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. And the king said, “Will he even assault the queen in my presence, in my own house?” As the word left the mouth of the king, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/bsb/esther/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/kjv/esther/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/nkjv/esther/7.htm">New King James Version</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the place of the banquet of wine, Haman had fallen across the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he also assault the queen while I am in the house?” As the word left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/nasb_/esther/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the king returned from the palace garden into the place where they had been drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen with me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/nasb/esther/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the king returned from the palace garden into the place where they were drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, &#8220Will he even assault the queen with me in the house?&#8221 As the word went out of the king&#8217s mouth, they covered Haman&#8217s face. <a href="/nasb77/esther/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the king returned from the palace garden into the place where they were drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen with me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/lsb/esther/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the king returned from the garden of his palace into the place where they were drinking wine. And Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. So the king said, “Will he even assault the queen with me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/amp/esther/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the place where they were drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even attempt to assault the queen with me in the palace?” As the king spoke those words, the servants covered Haman’s face [in preparation for execution]. <a href="/csb/esther/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the house? ” As soon as the statement left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <a href="/hcsb/esther/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the house of wine drinking, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, &#8220Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the palace?&#8221 As soon as the statement left the king&#8217s mouth, Haman&#8217s face was covered. <a href="/asv/esther/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the couch whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he even force the queen before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/cev/esther/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Just as the king came back into the room, Haman got down on his knees beside Esther, who was lying on the couch. The king shouted, "Now you're even trying to rape my queen here in my own palace!" As soon as the king said this, his servants covered Haman's head. <a href="/erv/esther/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the couch whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he even force the queen before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/gwt/esther/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the palace dining room, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was lying. The king thought, "Is he even going to rape the queen while I'm in the palace?" Then the king passed sentence on him, and servants covered Haman's face. <a href="/gnt/esther/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> He had just thrown himself down on Esther's couch to beg for mercy, when the king came back into the room from the gardens. Seeing this, the king cried out, "Is this man going to rape the queen right here in front of me, in my own palace?" The king had no sooner said this than the eunuchs covered Haman's head. <a href="/isv/esther/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the king returned to the banquet hall from the palace garden, Haman was prostrate on the couch where Esther was. The king asked, "Will this man even assault the queen with me in the house?" The king had no sooner spoken than they covered Haman's face. <a href="/msb/esther/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, ?Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?? As soon as the words had left the king?s mouth, they covered Haman?s face. <a href="/net/esther/7.htm">NET Bible</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet of wine, Haman was throwing himself down on the couch where Esther was lying. The king exclaimed, "Will he also attempt to rape the queen while I am still in the building!" As these words left the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/nheb/esther/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, "Will he even assault the queen in front of me in the house?" As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/wbt/esther/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the king returned out of the palace-garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen upon the bed on which Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/web/esther/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen in front of me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king has turned back out of the garden of the house to the house of the banquet of wine, and Haman is falling on the couch on which Esther [is], and the king says, “Also to subdue the queen with me in the house?” The word has gone out from the mouth of the king, and the face of Haman they have covered. <a href="/ylt/esther/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king hath turned back out of the garden of the house unto the house of the banquet of wine, and Haman is falling on the couch on which Esther is, and the king saith, 'Also to subdue the queen with me in the house?' the word hath gone out from the mouth of the king, and the face of Haman they have covered. <a href="/slt/esther/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king turned back from the garden of the palace to the house of the drinking of wine; and Haman fell upon the bed which Esther was upon And the king will say, Also is he to force the queen with me in the house? The word went forth from the king's mouth, and they covered Haman's face.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the king came back out of the garden set with trees, and entered into the place of the banquet, he found Aman was fallen upon the bed on which Esther lay, and he said: He will force the queen also in my presence, in my own house. The word was not yet gone out of the king's mouth, and immediately they covered his face. <a href="/cpdv/esther/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 11:8>When the king returned from the arboretum of the garden and entered into the place of the feast, he found Haman collapsed on the couch on which Esther lay, and he said, “And now he wishes to oppress the queen, in my presence, in my house!” The word had not yet gone out of the king’s mouth, and immediately they covered his face. <a href="/nabre/esther/7.htm">New American Bible</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman had thrown himself on the couch on which Esther was reclining; and the king exclaimed, “Will he also violate the queen while she is with me in my own house!” Scarcely had the king spoken when the face of Haman was covered over. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman had thrown himself on the couch where Esther was reclining; and the king said, “Will he even assault the queen in my presence, in my own house?” As the words left the mouth of the king, they covered Haman’s face.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the king returned from the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was prostrate upon the couch where Esther was seated. Then the king said. Will he disgrace the queen also be fore me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/hpbt/esther/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King returned from garden house to the house of the banquet of wine, and Haman lay on the couch and Esthir sat upon it, and the King said: “Disgracing the Queen with me in the house?!” and The word proceeded from the mouth of the King and the face of Haman was covered over.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the couch whereon Esther was. Then said the king: 'Will he even force the queen before me in the house?' As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. <a href="/sep/esther/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king returned from the garden; and Aman had fallen upon the bed, intreating the queen. And the king said, Wilt thou even force my wife in my house? And when Aman heard it, he changed countenance. <a href="/parallel/esther/7-8.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=1421" 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/7.htm">Haman is Hanged</a> 7In his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him. 8<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Just as the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šāḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1055.htm" title="1055: hab·bî·ṯān (Art:: N-ms) -- House, palace. Probably from bayith; a palace.">from the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/1594.htm" title="1594: mig·gin·naṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- A garden. Another form for gannah.">garden</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the banquet hall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: miš·têh (N-msc) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3196.htm" title="3196: hay·ya·yin (Art:: N-ms) -- Wine. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine; by implication, intoxication."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: wə·hā·mān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nō·p̄êl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">was falling</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/4296.htm" title="4296: ham·miṭ·ṭāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A couch, bed. From natah; a bed for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier.">the couch</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.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was reclining.</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">exclaimed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: hă·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">“Would he actually</a> <a href="/hebrew/3533.htm" title="3533: liḵ·bō·wōš (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate.">assault</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/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">the queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">while</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bab·bā·yiṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">I am in the palace?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">As soon as the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">had left</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pî (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">mouth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2645.htm" title="2645: ḥā·p̄ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To cover. A primitive root; to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect.">they covered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">Haman’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: ū·p̄ə·nê (Conj-w:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">face.</a> 9Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king.…<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/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1-5</a> Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a> Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ... <a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">Daniel 6:24</a> At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a> He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a> He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. <a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15-16</a> The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Psalm 35:8</a> May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a> They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">Psalm 141:10</a> Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37-38</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. / Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/luke/19-22.htm">Luke 19:22</a> His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1-3</a> You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. / And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. / So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen on the bed where on Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of king's mouth, they covered Haman's face.the bed.<a href="/esther/1-6.htm">Esther 1:6</a> Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.<a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a> And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.before me.<a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Esther 6:12</a> And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.<a href="/job/9-24.htm">Job 9:24</a> The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?<a href="/isaiah/22-17.htm">Isaiah 22:17</a> Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-5.htm">Assault</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/ezra/7-23.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-9.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Force</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Front</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Haman's</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Whereon</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Assault</a> <a href="/esther/9-17.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/job/7-4.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/job/7-13.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/job/1-11.htm">Face</a> <a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Force</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Front</a> <a href="/job/8-16.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Haman's</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">King's</a> <a href="/job/1-15.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/job/24-23.htm">Whereon</a> <a href="/job/1-13.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 7</div>1. <a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Esther, entertaining the king and Haman, pleads for her own life, and her people's.</a> 5. <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">She accuses Haman.</a> 7. <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">The king in his anger, understanding of the gallows Haman had made for Mordecai, </a> 10. <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">causes Haman to be hanged thereon.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall The king's return from the palace garden signifies a moment of decision and judgment. In the context of Persian royal customs, the garden was often a place for reflection and decision-making. The king's return marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the urgency and gravity of the situation. This setting underscores the tension and impending justice about to unfold.Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining In ancient Persian culture, reclining on couches during banquets was customary. Haman's action of falling on the couch can be seen as a desperate plea for mercy. However, it is also culturally inappropriate, as it breaches the decorum expected in the presence of the queen. This act is misinterpreted by the king, leading to Haman's downfall. The irony here is profound, as Haman, who sought to destroy the Jews, finds himself in a position of vulnerability before a Jewish queen.The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” The king's exclamation reflects his immediate anger and suspicion. In the Persian court, any perceived threat to the queen was a serious offense. The king's rhetorical question suggests an accusation of impropriety or assault, which would have been considered a grave crime. This moment highlights the theme of divine justice, as Haman's schemes against Esther and her people are turned against him.As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face Covering Haman's face is a symbolic act indicating his impending execution. In Persian culture, this act signified that the person was no longer worthy to see the king or be seen by him. It marks the finality of Haman's fate and the swift execution of justice. This moment can be seen as a type of divine retribution, where Haman's plans are thwarted, and justice is served. The covering of the face also foreshadows the ultimate judgment and separation from God's presence for those who oppose His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who is hosting the banquet. He is known for his impulsive decisions and is the husband of Queen Esther. 2. <a href="/topical/q/queen_esther.htm">Queen Esther</a> A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. She is courageous and wise, using her position to advocate for her people. 3. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> The antagonist of the account, a high-ranking official in the Persian empire who plotted to destroy the Jews. His downfall is imminent in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet_hall.htm">The Banquet Hall</a> The setting of this dramatic scene, where Esther reveals Haman's plot to the king. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_palace_garden.htm">The Palace Garden</a> The place where the king retreats momentarily, indicating his inner turmoil and need for contemplation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's hand is evident in the timing and unfolding of events. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_advocacy.htm">Courage and Advocacy</a> Esther's bravery in advocating for her people is a model for standing up for justice and truth, even at personal risk. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Haman's downfall is a stark reminder of the dangers of pride and plotting evil. Humility and integrity are crucial virtues. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> Esther uses her influence wisely. Consider how you can use your position or resources to effect positive change. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a> The king's reaction underscores the importance of justice. Seek to uphold righteousness in your community and personal life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 7</a> <a href="/q/esther_7_8__was_haman's_death_plausible.htm">Esther 7:8 – How plausible is it, historically and culturally, that Haman would be instantly condemned to death merely from being seen near the queen’s couch? </a> <a href="/q/does_casting_lots_for_genocide_fit_persian_customs.htm">Esther 3:7 - Does the account of deciding genocide by casting lots match known Persian customs, and is there evidence to support it?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_mordecai's_rise_in_esther_8_2.htm">What evidence exists that supports Mordecai's elevation to high authority in Esther 8:2, considering Persian records rarely reference Jewish officials?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_king_ahasuerus_leave_in_anger.htm">Esther 7:7 - Why would King Ahasuerus suddenly abandon the feast in anger without prior indications of Haman's treachery in earlier records of Persian court life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) The bed--i.e., the couch on which she had been reclining at the banquet. This was the customary posture at meals, not only of the Persians, but also of the Greeks and Romans, and of the later Jews. The Last Supper was thus eaten. Haman had obviously thrown himself at the queen's feet to ask for mercy. The king on his return was evidently full of wrath against Haman, and though he was for the time God's instrument in averting Haman's wicked design, his own base and worthless character is none the less conspicuous. The attempted massacre had been authorised with the full knowledge and consent of the king, who yet ignores utterly his own share of the responsibility. Great and noble ends are at times brought about by the instrumentality of unholy men, blind instruments in a purpose whose end they understand not. What greater blessing, for example, did God vouchsafe to England than the Reformation, whose foremost agent was a bloody and unholy king?Will he force. . . .--Ahasuerus must have known perfectly well that Haman's position was that of a suppliant; his words do but indicate his utter anger, as the attendants clearly perceive, for they immediately covered Haman's face--he must not see the king's face again. (See above, <a href="/esther/1-13.htm" title="Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:">Esther 1:13</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/esther/7-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Just as the king וְהַמֶּ֡לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king returned שָׁב֩ (šāḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again from the palace הַבִּיתָ֜ן (hab·bî·ṯān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1055.htm">Strong's 1055: </a> House, palace garden מִגִּנַּ֨ת (mig·gin·naṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1594.htm">Strong's 1594: </a> A garden to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the banquet hall, בֵּ֣ית ׀ (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house Haman וְהָמָן֙ (wə·hā·mān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent was falling נֹפֵ֔ל (nō·p̄êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the couch הַמִּטָּה֙ (ham·miṭ·ṭāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4296.htm">Strong's 4296: </a> A bed, for, sleeping, eating, a sofa, litter, bier where אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’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 Esther אֶסְתֵּ֣ר (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel [was reclining]. עָלֶ֔יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against The king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king exclaimed, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Would he actually הֲ֠גַם (hă·ḡam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and assault לִכְבּ֧וֹשׁ (liḵ·bō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3533.htm">Strong's 3533: </a> To subdue, bring into bondage the queen הַמַּלְכָּ֛ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen while עִמִּ֖י (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with I am in the palace?” בַּבָּ֑יִת (bab·bā·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house As soon as the words הַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause had left יָצָא֙ (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the king's הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king mouth, מִפִּ֣י (mip·pî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to they covered חָפֽוּ׃ (ḥā·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2645.htm">Strong's 2645: </a> To cover, to veil, to encase, protect Haman's הָמָ֖ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent face. וּפְנֵ֥י (ū·p̄ə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">OT History: Esther 7:8 Then the king returned out (Est Esth. 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