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What have they done in the rest of the king&#8217s provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? It will also be granted.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/esther/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> he called for Queen Esther. He said, “The Jews have killed 500 men in the fortress of Susa alone, as well as Haman’s ten sons. If they have done that here, what has happened in the rest of the provinces? But now, what more do you want? It will be granted to you; tell me and I will do it.” <a href="/esv/esther/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king said to Queen Esther, “In Susa the citadel the Jews have killed and destroyed 500 men and also the ten sons of Haman. What then have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces! Now what is your wish? It shall be granted you. And what further is your request? It shall be fulfilled.” <a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.” <a href="/kjv/esther/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done. <a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the citadel, and the ten sons of Haman. What have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? Now what is your petition? It shall be granted to you. Or what is your further request? It shall be done.” <a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and eliminated five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman at the citadel in Susa. What have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces! Now what is your request? It shall also be granted you. And what is your further wish? It shall also be done.” <a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> The king said to Queen Esther, &#8220The Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman at the citadel in Susa. What then have they done in the rest of the king&#8217s provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall even be granted you. And what is your further request? It shall also be done.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman in Susa the capital. What then have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall even be granted you. And what is your further request? It shall also be done.” <a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and caused to perish 500 men and the 10 sons of Haman at the citadel in Susa. Now in the rest of the king’s provinces, what have they done? So what is your petition? It shall even be given to you. And what is your further request? It shall also be done.” <a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman at the citadel in Susa. What then have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall be granted to you. What is your further request? It shall also be done.” <a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king said to Queen Esther, “In the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek will also be done.” <a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king said to Queen Esther, &#8220In the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed 500 men, including Haman&#8217s 10 sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek will also be done.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done. <a href="/cev/esther/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he told Esther, "Five hundred people, including Haman's ten sons, have been killed in Susa alone. If that many were killed here, what must have happened in the provinces? Is there anything else you want done? Just tell me, and it will be done." <a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done. <a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the king said to Queen Esther, "In the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and wiped out 500 men and Haman's 10 sons. What must they have done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now, what is your request? It will be granted to you. And what else would you like? It, too, will be granted." <a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> He then said to Queen Esther, "In Susa alone the Jews have killed five hundred people, including Haman's ten sons. What must they have done out in the provinces! What do you want now? You shall have it. Tell me what else you want, and you shall have it." <a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king told Queen Esther, "In Susa the capital the Jewish people have killed and destroyed 500 people, including Haman's ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? Now what's your petition? It will be given to you. What's your further request? It will be done." <a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> who said to Queen Esther, ?In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman?s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.? <a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the king said to Queen Esther, "In Susa the citadel the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman! What then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? What is your request? It shall be given to you. What other petition do you have? It shall be done." <a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king said to Esther the queen, "The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in the citadel of Shushan, including the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces. Now what is your petition? It shall be granted you. What is your further request? It shall be done." <a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king said to Esther the queen, the Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done. <a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a> The king said to Esther the queen, “The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in the citadel of Susa, including the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall be granted you. What is your further request? It shall be done.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the king says to Esther the queen, “In Shushan the palace the Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men, and the ten sons of Haman; in the rest of the provinces of the king what have they done? And what [is] your petition? And it is given to you; and what your request again? And it is done.” <a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the king saith to Esther the queen, 'In Shushan the palace have the Jews slain and destroyed five hundred men, and the ten sons of Haman; in the rest of the provinces of the king what have they done? and what is thy petition? and it is given to thee; and what thy request again? and it is done.' <a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king will say to Esther the queen, In Shushan the fortress the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men, and the ten sons of Haman: in the rest of the king's provinces what did they? and what thy asking? and it shall be given to thee: and what more thy seeking? and it shall be done.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to the queen: The Jews have killed five hundred men in the city of Susan, besides the ten sons of Aman: how many dost thou think they have slain in all the provinces? What askest thou more, and what wilt thou have me to command to be done? <a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 14:12>He said to the queen, “In the city of Susa, the Jews have executed five hundred men, and also the ten sons of Haman. How many executions do you think that they have carried out in all the provinces? What more do you ask, and what do you wish, so that I may order it to be done?” <a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a> he said to Queen Esther: “In the royal precinct of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred people, as well as the ten sons of Haman. What must they have done in the other royal provinces! You shall again be granted whatever you ask, and whatever you request shall be honored.” <a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed five hundred people and also the ten sons of Haman. What have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? Now what is your petition? It shall be granted you. And what further is your request? It shall be fulfilled.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king said to Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace and the ten sons of Ha man; what have they done in the rest of the provinces? Now what is your petition? And it shall be granted you; and what is your request further? And it shall be done for you. <a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to Esthir the Queen in Shushan the Palace: “The Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men, and the ten sons of Haman, and in the rest of the towns what have they done? What is your request? It shall be done for you, and what is your request? It will be given to you!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king said unto Esther the queen: 'The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the castle, and the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now whatever thy petition, it shall be granted thee; and whatever thy request further, it shall be done.' <a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king said to Esther, The Jews have slain five hundred men in the city Susa; and how, thinkest thou, have they used them in the rest of the country? What then dost thou yet ask, that it may be done for thee? <a href="/parallel/esther/9-12.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=1815" 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/9.htm">Haman's Sons Hanged</a> 11On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king, 12<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">who</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.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">to Queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: lə·’es·têr (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1002.htm" title="1002: hab·bî·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A castle, palace. Of foreign origin; a castle or palace.">“In the citadel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7800.htm" title="7800: bə·šū·šan (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Residence of Pers. kings. The same as shuwshan; Shushan, a place in Persia.">of Susa</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.">the Jews</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hā·rə·ḡū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">have killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: wə·’ab·bêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">and destroyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mêš (Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">including Haman’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śe·reṯ (Number-msc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: meh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have they done</a> <a href="/hebrew/7605.htm" title="7605: biš·’ār (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Rest, residue, remnant. From sha'ar; a remainder.">in the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4082.htm" title="4082: mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A province. From diyn; properly, a judgeship, i.e. Jurisdiction; by implication, a district; generally, a region.">provinces?</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·mah- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">Now what is</a> <a href="/hebrew/7596.htm" title="7596: šə·’ê·lā·ṯêḵ (N-fsc:: 2fs) -- Request, thing asked for. Or shelah; from sha'al; a petition; by implication, a loan.">your petition?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·yin·nā·ṯên (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">It will be given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·mah- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">And what</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">further</a> <a href="/hebrew/1246.htm" title="1246: baq·qā·šā·ṯêḵ (N-fsc:: 2fs) -- Request, entreaty. From baqash; a petition.">do you request?</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·ṯê·‘āś (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">It will be fulfilled.”</a> 13Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, may the Jews in Susa also have tomorrow to carry out today’s edict, and may the bodies of Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.”…<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="/esther/8-11.htm">Esther 8:11</a> By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. <a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Esther 3:13</a> And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a> So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Esther 2:10</a> Esther did not reveal her people or her lineage, because Mordecai had instructed her not to do so. <a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a> For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Esther 5:14</a> His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed. <a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13</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="/esther/8-5.htm">Esther 8:5-6</a> “If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces. / For how could I bear to see the disaster that would befall my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my kindred?” <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Esther 3:6</a> And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a> “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!” <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther 5:3</a> “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Esther 6:10</a> “Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7</a> So King Xerxes said to Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. <a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Esther 3:8</a> Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. <a href="/esther/4-8.htm">Esther 4:8</a> Mordecai also gave Hathach a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for the destruction of the Jews, to show and explain to Esther, urging her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead before him for her people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king said to Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is your petition? and it shall be granted you: or what is your request further? and it shall be done.what is thy petition.<a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Esther 5:6</a> And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.<a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Esther 7:2</a> And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Citadel</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Five</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Further</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/esther/4-7.htm">Including</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Request</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Susa</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Citadel</a> <a href="/job/4-7.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Five</a> <a href="/job/30-13.htm">Further</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/esther/9-14.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/9-15.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Including</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/job/6-8.htm">Request</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/job/1-15.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Susa</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/job/13-13.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 9</div>1. <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.</a> 12. <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Xerxes, at the request of Esther, </a> 14. <a href="/esther/9-14.htm">grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged.</a> 20. <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">The two days of Purim are instituted.</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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>who said to Queen Esther King Ahasuerus addresses Esther, highlighting her elevated status and influence. Esther's role as queen is pivotal in the narrative, showcasing God's providence in placing her in a position to save her people. Her relationship with the king is central to the unfolding events, reflecting the importance of divine timing and placement.In the citadel of Susa Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, serves as the setting for much of the Book of Esther. Archaeological findings confirm its grandeur and significance. The citadel was a fortified area, indicating the strategic importance of the events taking place there. Susa's prominence underscores the widespread impact of the Jews' deliverance.the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men This phrase indicates the Jews' successful defense against their enemies. The number signifies a significant victory, reflecting the reversal of fortune from potential annihilation to triumph. It also demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to protect His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament.including Haman’s ten sons The mention of Haman's sons highlights the complete downfall of Haman's lineage, fulfilling the retributive justice theme. Haman's plot against the Jews backfires, leading to the destruction of his family. This echoes the biblical principle of divine justice, where the wicked face consequences for their actions.What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? The king's inquiry suggests the widespread nature of the conflict and the Jews' actions beyond Susa. It emphasizes the vastness of the Persian Empire and the extensive reach of the decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves. This question also sets the stage for understanding the full scope of the Jews' deliverance.Now what is your petition? The king's willingness to grant Esther's request highlights her favor and influence. It reflects the biblical theme of intercession, where Esther acts as a mediator for her people. This mirrors the role of Christ as an intercessor, advocating on behalf of humanity before God.It will be given to you. The assurance of the king's support underscores the certainty of Esther's influence and the divine orchestration behind the events. It reflects the biblical promise that God hears and answers the prayers of His people, as seen in various scriptures.And what further do you request? The king's openness to additional requests indicates his trust and favor towards Esther. It highlights the theme of abundant provision, where God not only meets needs but exceeds expectations. This mirrors the New Testament teaching of God's generosity and willingness to bless His people.It will be fulfilled. The king's promise of fulfillment underscores the certainty and authority of his word. It reflects the biblical assurance that God's promises are sure and will come to pass. This phrase encapsulates the theme of divine faithfulness and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is a central figure in the Book of Esther, known for his opulent lifestyle and impulsive decisions. 2. <a href="/topical/q/queen_esther.htm">Queen Esther</a> A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. She is known for her bravery and wisdom in saving her people from destruction. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_citadel_of_susa.htm">The Citadel of Susa</a> The fortified palace complex in the city of Susa, one of the capitals of the Persian Empire. It is the setting for much of the Book of Esther. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> The people of God living in exile in Persia. They faced annihilation due to Haman's plot but were delivered through Esther's intervention. 5. <a href="/topical/h/haman's_ten_sons.htm">Haman's Ten Sons</a> The sons of Haman, the antagonist who plotted to destroy the Jews. Their death signifies the complete downfall of Haman's lineage and plans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's unseen hand is at work in the affairs of nations and individuals. Trust in His sovereignty even when His presence is not overtly visible. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_advocacy.htm">Courage and Advocacy</a> Esther's boldness in approaching the king teaches us the importance of standing up for righteousness and advocating for others, even at personal risk. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_retribution.htm">Justice and Retribution</a> The downfall of Haman and his sons illustrates the biblical principle that evil will ultimately be judged and righteousness will prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercession.htm">The Power of Intercession</a> Esther's intercession for her people is a powerful example of how prayer and petition can change the course of events. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The Jews' defense of themselves shows the balance between faith in God's deliverance and taking action when necessary.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_esther.htm">What is the main plot of the Book of Esther?</a> <a href="/q/are_there_records_of_vashti's_banishment.htm">Could Queen Vashti's refusal (Esther 1:12) and subsequent banishment be supported by Persian royal court records or historical precedents?</a> <a href="/q/could_jews_kill_many_in_susa_in_one_day.htm">Esther 9:5-10: How plausible is it that the Jews could kill so many enemies in Susa in a single day without any recorded retaliation by the Persian authorities?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - What have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? Not an inquiry, but an exclamation. How many must they not have killed in the whole empire if they have slain 500 in Susa alone! Now, what is thy petition? Still, if this is not enough, if anything more is needed for the Jews' security, ask it, and "it shall be done." <a href="/commentaries/esther/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>who הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (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 to Queen הַמַּלְכָּ֗ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen Esther, לְאֶסְתֵּ֣ר (lə·’es·têr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel “In the citadel הַבִּירָ֡ה (hab·bî·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1002.htm">Strong's 1002: </a> A castle, palace of Susa בְּשׁוּשַׁ֣ן (bə·šū·šan) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7800.htm">Strong's 7800: </a> Susa -- residence of person kings the Jews הַיְּהוּדִ֨ים (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish have killed הָרְגוּ֩ (hā·rə·ḡū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent and destroyed וְאַבֵּ֜ד (wə·’ab·bêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> To wander away, lose oneself, to perish five חֲמֵ֧שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five hundred מֵא֣וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred men, אִ֗ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person including Haman’s הָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent ten עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> Ten sons. בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son What מֶ֣ה (meh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have they done עָשׂ֑וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make in the rest בִּשְׁאָ֛ר (biš·’ār) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7605.htm">Strong's 7605: </a> Rest, residue, remnant of the royal הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king provinces? מְדִינ֥וֹת (mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4082.htm">Strong's 4082: </a> A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region Now what [is] וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what your petition? שְּׁאֵֽלָתֵךְ֙ (šə·’ê·lā·ṯêḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7596.htm">Strong's 7596: </a> Request, thing asked for It will be given וְיִנָּ֣תֵֽן (wə·yin·nā·ṯên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to you. לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 And what וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what further ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more do you request? בַּקָּשָׁתֵ֥ךְ (baq·qā·šā·ṯêḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1246.htm">Strong's 1246: </a> Request, entreaty It will be fulfilled.? וְתֵעָֽשׂ׃ (wə·ṯê·‘āś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/9-12.htm">Esther 9:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">OT History: Esther 9:12 The king said to Esther the queen (Est Esth. 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