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His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, &#8220Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Haman told his wife, Zeresh, and all his friends what had happened, his wise advisers and his wife said, “Since Mordecai—this man who has humiliated you—is of Jewish birth, you will never succeed in your plans against him. It will be fatal to continue opposing him.” <a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of the Jewish people, you will not overcome him but will surely fall before him.” <a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” <a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. <a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a> When Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.” <a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Haman informed Zeresh his wife and all his friends of everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish origin, you will not prevail over him, but will certainly fall before him.” <a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, &#8220If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish origin, you will not overcome him, but will surely fall before him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish origin, you will not overcome him, but will surely fall before him.” <a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of the seed of the Jews, you will not overcome him, but will surely fall before him.” <a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise counselors and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall in status, is of Jewish heritage, you will not overcome him, but will certainly fall before him.” <a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai is Jewish, and you have begun to fall before him, you won’t overcome him, because your downfall is certain.” <a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, &#8220Since Mordecai is Jewish, and you have begun to fall before him, you won&#8217t overcome him, because your downfall is certain.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Haman recounted unto Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai, before whom thou hast begun to fall, be of the seed of the Jews, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. <a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Haman told his wife and friends what had happened. Then his wife and his advisors said, "If Mordecai is a Jew, this is just the beginning of your troubles! You will end up a ruined man." <a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Haman recounted unto Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai, before whom thou hast begun to fall, be of the seed of the Jews, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. <a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There, Haman began to relate in detail to his wife Zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his counselors and his wife Zeresh told him, "You are starting to lose power to Mordecai. If Mordecai is of Jewish descent, you will never win out over him. He will certainly lead to your downfall." <a href="/gnt/esther/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He told his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then she and those wise friends of his told him, "You are beginning to lose power to Mordecai. He is a Jew, and you cannot overcome him. He will certainly defeat you." <a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His wise friends and his wife Zeresh told him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is one of the Jewish people, you won't prevail against him. Instead, you will surely fall before him." <a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, ?Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him?for surely you will fall before him.? <a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Haman then related to his wife Zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. These wise men, along with his wife Zeresh, said to him, "If indeed this Mordecai before whom you have begun to fall is Jewish, you will not prevail against him. No, you will surely fall before him!" <a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him, but you will surely fall before him." <a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife to him, If Mordecai is of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou wilt not prevail against him, but wilt surely fall before him. <a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him, but you will surely fall before him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Haman recounts to his wife Zeresh, and to all his friends, all that has met him, and his wise men and his wife Zeresh say to him, “If Mordecai [is] of the seed of the Jews, before whom you have begun to fall, you are not able for him, but certainly fall before him.” <a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Haman recounteth to Zeresh his wife, and to all his friends, all that hath met him, and his wise men say to him, and Zeresh his wife, 'If Mordecai is of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou art not able for him, but dost certainly fall before him.' <a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Haman will recount to Zeresh his wife, and to all his friends, all which befell him. And his wise men and Zeresh his wife will say to him, If Mordecai be from the seed of the Jews which thou didst begin to fall before him, thou shalt not prevail against him; for falling, thou shalt fall before him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he told Zares his wife, and his friends, all that had befallen him. And the wise men whom he had in counsel, and his wife answered him: If Mardochai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou canst not resist him, but thou shalt fall in his sight. <a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 10:13>And he explained to Zeresh his wife and to his friends all that had happened to him. And the wise men, whom he held in counsel, and his wife, answered him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is from the offspring of the Jews, you will not be able to withstand him, but you will fall in his sight.” <a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When he told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you are beginning to fall, is of Jewish ancestry, you will not prevail against him, but will surely be defeated by him.” <a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is of the Jewish people, you will not prevail against him, but will surely fall before him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Haman told Zeresh his wife everything that had befallen him. Then his friends and Zeresh his wife said to him, If Mordecai is of the Jewish race, before whom you have begun to fall, you shall not prevail against him, but will surely again be humbled before him. <a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Haman related to Zaresh his wife everything that had happened to him, and his friends and Zaresh his wife were saying to him: “Surely Murdacai is of the seed of the Jews and you have begun to fall before him, for you are no match for his power, but again you are falling before him!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Haman recounted unto Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him: 'If Mordecai, before whom thou hast begun to fall, be of the seed of the Jews, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.' <a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Aman related the events that had befallen him to Zosara his wife, and to his friends: and his friends and his wife said to him, If Mardochaeus be of the race of the Jews, and thou hast begun to be humbled before him, thou wilt assuredly fall, and thou wilt not be able to withstand him, for the living God is with him. <a href="/parallel/esther/6-13.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=1298" 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> …12Then Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief. 13<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</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: way·sap·pêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/2238.htm" title="2238: lə·ze·reš (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Haman. Of Persian origin; Zeresh, Haman's wife.">Zeresh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ō·hă·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">his friends</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</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/7136.htm" title="7136: qā·rā·hū (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to light upon; causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers.">had happened.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵā·māw (Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">His advisers</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">and his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/2238.htm" title="2238: wə·ze·reš (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Haman. Of Persian origin; Zeresh, Haman's wife.">Zeresh</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“Since</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: miz·ze·ra‘ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai,</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</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/5307.htm" title="5307: lin·pōl (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">your downfall</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: ha·ḥil·lō·w·ṯā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">has begun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: hay·yə·hū·ḏîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">is Jewish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: ṯū·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">you will not prevail</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against him—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄ō·wl (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: tip·pō·wl (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">you will fall</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> 14While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.…<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="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. <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="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a> Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Proverbs 11:5</a> The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. <a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Psalm 7:14-16</a> Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. / 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="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a> How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... <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/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-15</a> The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ... <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Job 5:12-14</a> He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. / He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. / They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night. <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife to him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom you have begun to fall, you shall not prevail against him, but shall surely fall before him.Zeresh.<a href="/esther/5-10.htm">Esther 5:10-14</a> Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife… said his wise.<a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Genesis 41:8</a> And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.<a href="/daniel/2-12.htm">Daniel 2:12</a> For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.If Mordecai.<a href="/genesis/40-19.htm">Genesis 40:19</a> Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.<a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19,20</a> Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines… <a href="/job/15-24.htm">Job 15:24</a> Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.but shalt surely.<a href="/job/16-2.htm">Job 16:2</a> I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.<a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a> Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.<a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a> Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">Befallen</a> <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-3.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-24.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-21.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Recounted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/esther/2-13.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Zeresh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/9-26.htm">Befallen</a> <a href="/esther/9-23.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/job/2-11.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/job/14-20.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/psalms/78-3.htm">Recounted</a> <a href="/esther/9-27.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/job/1-11.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/job/3-14.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/esther/5-10.htm">Zeresh</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'; </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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, shares his experiences with his wife and friends, reflecting the cultural practice of seeking counsel from one's inner circle. This moment follows a series of events where Haman's plans to honor himself are thwarted, and instead, he is forced to honor Mordecai, a Jew he despises. The sharing of his misfortunes highlights the communal nature of decision-making and support in ancient societies. It also sets the stage for the unfolding of divine justice, as Haman's pride and hatred lead to his downfall.His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, Zeresh and the advisers represent the voices of reason and prophecy in this narrative. Their response to Haman is significant as it contrasts with their earlier encouragement of his plot against Mordecai. This shift indicates a recognition of a higher power at work, as they begin to see the futility of opposing God's chosen people. The mention of advisers also underscores the importance of counsel in leadership, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible.“Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, The identification of Mordecai as Jewish is crucial, as it ties into the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant with Israel. The Jewish identity of Mordecai is not just an ethnic marker but a spiritual one, signifying his connection to God's promises and protection. This acknowledgment by Haman's advisers suggests an awareness of the historical pattern of God's deliverance of the Jews, as seen in stories like the Exodus. It also foreshadows the ultimate triumph of God's people, a recurring theme in biblical prophecy.you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” This statement serves as a prophetic declaration of Haman's impending defeat. It echoes the biblical principle that those who oppose God's people ultimately face ruin, as seen in the stories of Pharaoh, Goliath, and others. The phrase "you will not prevail" aligns with the scriptural assurance that God fights for His people (<a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>). The certainty of Haman's fall is a testament to the sovereignty of God and His ability to turn the plans of the wicked to fulfill His purposes. This moment also prefigures the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, as the enemies of God are defeated through divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, known for his plot to annihilate the Jews. His pride and hatred for Mordecai lead to his downfall. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zeresh.htm">Zeresh</a> Haman's wife, who initially encouraged his plans against Mordecai but later predicts his downfall. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew in the Persian Empire, cousin and guardian of Queen Esther. His refusal to bow to Haman sets off the chain of events leading to Haman's downfall. 4. <a href="/topical/w/wise_men.htm">Wise Men</a> Advisors to Haman, who, along with Zeresh, foresee Haman's impending ruin due to his opposition to Mordecai. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_origin.htm">Jewish Origin</a> The recognition of Mordecai's Jewish heritage is significant, as it ties into the covenantal protection and favor of God over His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> God's providence is evident in the reversal of Haman's fortunes. Despite human schemes, God's plans for His people prevail. <a href="/topical/p/pride_leads_to_destruction.htm">Pride Leads to Destruction</a> Haman's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and arrogance. Believers are reminded to walk humbly before God and others. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a> Haman's advisors, though initially supportive, eventually recognize the truth. Seeking and heeding wise counsel is crucial for making godly decisions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a> Mordecai's protection and Haman's downfall highlight God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant people. Believers can trust in God's promises and protection.<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/how_do_readers_reconcile_esther_6's_miracles.htm">How can modern readers reconcile Esther 6's miraculous timing and outcomes with skepticism about divine intervention and the absence of God in the book?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_god_in_esther.htm">Where is God's presence in the Book of Esther?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_king's_insomnia_a_coincidence.htm">Esther 6:3-4--Could it be just a coincidence that the king had insomnia precisely when Mordecai's loyalty was mentioned, or does this suggest a legendary or embellished tale?</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>(13) Told.--The same word as on a former occasion. <a href="/esther/5-11.htm" title="And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.">Esther 5:11</a>. Then the tale was one of boastful pride in what he had, and no less boastful pride in what he hoped to be; now it is of bitter disappointment and bitter anticipation, not brightened by any of the thoughts which blunt the keenness of many a sorrow, as when men have nobly done their duty, though it is not God's will that their efforts should succeed for the time, and when the hope could be cherished that a brighter time must dawn before long. Nothing of this comfort could be Hainan's. He had' not failed in an honest discharge of his duty, but in a cruel and unjust scheme (not that the king can be called a whit better in this matter); he knew the usages of his country far too well to suppose for a moment that, after having made such an attempt, and having failed, he would be allowed to try a second time.If Mordecai . . . before whom thou hast begun . . .--Poor comfort does the unfortunate schemer get from his household; he knew too well already that he had begun to fall, his heart must have told him all too truly that it was but the beginning: what then could he expect from this communication to his family? Had he been the representative of a fallen cause, fallen but not discredited, despairing even of his cause, yet not ashamed of the course that had resulted thus, he might have been helped with counsel and cheering and sympathy. Contrast Zeresh's perhaps last words to her husband with those, for example, of the wife of good John Rogers, or of Rowland Taylor, on their way. to the stake, in the days of the Marian persecution.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - His wise men. Magians, perhaps, whom he was in the habit of consulting concerning the future. On the supposed prophetic powers of the Magians see Herod., 1:107, 120; 7:19; Duris, Fr. 7, etc. If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews. It is difficult to understand how this could any longer be regarded as doubtful. His fellow servants knew it (<a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Esther 3:4</a>); Haman knew it (ibid. ver. 6); Ahasuerus knew it (supra, ver. 10). The "wise men" profess to regard it as uncertain, perhaps to give their words a more oracular character. Thou shalt surely fall. Rather, "thou shalt utterly fall." <a href="/commentaries/esther/6-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Haman הָמָ֜ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent told וַיְסַפֵּ֨ר (way·sap·pêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate his wife אִשְׁתּוֹ֙ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Zeresh לְזֶ֤רֶשׁ (lə·ze·reš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2238.htm">Strong's 2238: </a> Zeresh -- wife of Haman and all וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his friends אֹ֣הֲבָ֔יו (’ō·hă·ḇāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> To have affection f everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that 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 had happened. קָרָ֑הוּ (qā·rā·hū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7136.htm">Strong's 7136: </a> To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers His advisers חֲכָמָ֜יו (ḥă·ḵā·māw) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> Wise and his wife אִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Zeresh וְזֶ֣רֶשׁ (wə·ze·reš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2238.htm">Strong's 2238: </a> Zeresh -- wife of Haman said וַיֹּ֩אמְרוּ֩ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, ל֨וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “Since אִ֣ם (’im) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not Mordecai, מָרְדֳּכַ֞י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther before לְפָנָיו֙ (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 whom אֲשֶׁר֩ (’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 your downfall לִנְפֹּ֤ל (lin·pōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie has begun, הַחִלּ֨וֹתָ (ha·ḥil·lō·w·ṯā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play is Jewish, הַיְּהוּדִ֡ים (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish you will not prevail תוּכַ֣ל (ṯū·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power against him? ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction surely נָפ֥וֹל (nā·p̄ō·wl) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie you will fall תִּפּ֖וֹל (tip·pō·wl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie before him.? לְפָנָֽיו׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/6-13.htm">OT History: Esther 6:13 Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife (Est Esth. 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