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But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life. <a href="/nlt/esther/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the king jumped to his feet in a rage and went out into the palace garden. Haman, however, stayed behind to plead for his life with Queen Esther, for he knew that the king intended to kill him. <a href="/esv/esther/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king arose in his wrath from the wine-drinking and went into the palace garden, but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm was determined against him by the king. <a href="/bsb/esther/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In 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. <a href="/kjv/esther/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/nkjv/esther/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman stood before Queen Esther, pleading for his life, for he saw that evil was determined against him by the king. <a href="/nasb_/esther/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The king then got up in his anger from drinking wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm had been determined against him by the king. <a href="/nasb/esther/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> The king arose in his anger from drinking wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm had been determined against him by the king. <a href="/nasb77/esther/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king arose in his anger from drinking wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm had been determined against him by the king. <a href="/lsb/esther/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king arose in his wrath from drinking wine and went into the garden of his palace; but Haman stayed to seek for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that calamity had been determined against him by the king. <a href="/amp/esther/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then in his fury, the king stood up from drinking wine and went into the palace garden [to decide what he should do]; but Haman stayed to plead for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm had been determined against him by the king. <a href="/csb/esther/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king arose in anger and went from where they were drinking wine to the palace garden. Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him. <a href="/hcsb/esther/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Angered by this, the king arose from where they were drinking wine and went to the palace garden. Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him. <a href="/asv/esther/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/cev/esther/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king was so angry that he got up, left his wine, and went out into the palace garden. Haman realized that the king had already decided what to do with him, and he stayed and begged Esther to save his life. <a href="/erv/esther/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/gwt/esther/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king was furious as he got up from dinner and went into the palace garden. But Haman stayed to beg Queen Esther for his life, because he saw that the king had a terrible end in mind for him. <a href="/gnt/esther/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king got up in a fury, left the room, and went outside to the palace gardens. Haman could see that the king was determined to punish him for this, so he stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life. <a href="/isv/esther/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king got up from the banquet in anger and went out to the palace garden, while Haman stood there begging Queen Esther to spare his life, because he realized that the king intended to harm him. <a href="/msb/esther/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In 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. <a href="/net/esther/7.htm">NET Bible</a> In rage the king arose from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden. Meanwhile, Haman stood to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king had now determined a catastrophic end for him. <a href="/nheb/esther/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden. Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/wbt/esther/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace-garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/web/esther/7.htm">World English Bible</a> The king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden. Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen, for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king has risen, in his fury, from the banquet of wine, to the garden of the house, and Haman has remained to seek for his life from Esther the queen, for he has seen that evil has been determined against him by the king. <a href="/ylt/esther/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king hath risen, in his fury, from the banquet of wine, unto the garden of the house, and Haman hath remained to seek for his life from Esther the queen, for he hath seen that evil hath been determined against him by the king. <a href="/slt/esther/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king rose up in his wrath from the drinking of wine, to the garden of the palace: and Haman stood up to seek out for his soul from Esther the queen; for he saw that evil was completed for him from the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the king being angry rose up, and went from the place of the banquet into the garden set with trees. Aman also rose up to entreat Esther the queen for his life, for he understood that evil was prepared for him by the king. <a href="/cpdv/esther/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 11:7>But the king, being angry, rose up and, from the place of the feast, entered into the arboretum of the garden. Haman likewise rose up to entreat Esther the queen for his soul, for he understood that evil was prepared for him by the king. <a href="/nabre/esther/7.htm">New American Bible</a> The king left the banquet in anger and went into the garden of the palace, but Haman stayed to beg Queen Esther for his life, since he saw that the king had decided on his doom. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king rose from the feast in wrath and went into the palace garden, but Haman stayed to beg his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that the king had determined to destroy him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king arose from the banquet of wine in his wrath and went into the palace garden; and Haman remained to beg for his life from Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/hpbt/esther/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King arose in his anger from the banquet of wine to go out to the garden of the palace, and Haman arose that he would beg for his life from Esthir the Queen, because he saw that evil was determined against him by the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman remained to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <a href="/sep/esther/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king rose up from the banquet to go into the garden: and Aman began to intreat the queen; for he saw that he was in an evil case. <a href="/parallel/esther/7-7.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=1405" 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> 7<a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ba·ḥă·mā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">In his fury,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">arose</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: mim·miš·têh (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast.">from drinking</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.">his wine</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and went to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1055.htm" title="1055: hab·bî·ṯān (Art:: N-ms) -- House, palace. Probably from bayith; a palace.">the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/1594.htm" title="1594: gin·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A garden. Another form for gannah.">garden,</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.">while Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·maḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stayed behind</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: lə·ḇaq·qêš (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">to beg</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">Queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: mê·’es·têr (Prep-m:: 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: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">he realized</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</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/3615.htm" title="3615: ḵā·lə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">was planning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: hā·rā·‘āh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">a terrible fate</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">for him.</a> 8Just 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.…<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="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">1 Samuel 20:33-34</a> Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. / Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the month, for he was grieved by his father’s shameful treatment of David. <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28-29</a> Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-3</a> Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">2 Kings 9:30-37</a> Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at 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="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm 64:1-8</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. / Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, ... <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a> A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7-8</a> Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. / The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. <a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18-23</a> Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” / Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying! / Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. ... <a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Daniel 6:18-24</a> Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No entertainment was brought before him, and sleep fled from him. / At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions. / When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” ... <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Mark 3:6</a> At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.in his wrath.<a href="/esther/1-12.htm">Esther 1:12</a> But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.Haman.<a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Proverbs 14:19</a> The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.<a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.<a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Revelation 3:9</a> Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.for he saw.<a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">1 Samuel 20:7,9</a> If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him… <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">1 Samuel 25:17</a> Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.<a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a> The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/5-5.htm">Already</a> <a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Arising</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/esther/1-5.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Rage</a> <a href="/genesis/38-16.htm">Realizing</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Request</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/9-29.htm">Already</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/73-20.htm">Arising</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/job/10-9.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/job/14-5.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/job/1-13.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/5-7.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/job/2-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/job/15-13.htm">Rage</a> <a href="/songs/6-12.htm">Realizing</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Request</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Wrath</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'; 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In ancient Persian culture, banquets were significant social and political events, often involving heavy drinking. The king's reaction is immediate and intense, reflecting the gravity of Esther's revelation about Haman's plot. This moment underscores the king's authority and the seriousness of the accusations against Haman. The king's anger can be compared to other biblical instances where leaders react strongly to betrayal or injustice, such as King Saul's anger towards David.and went to the palace garden The palace garden serves as a place for the king to collect his thoughts away from the immediate chaos. Gardens in Persian palaces were often luxurious and symbolized peace and reflection. This setting contrasts with the tension inside the banquet hall. The garden may also symbolize a place of decision-making, as the king contemplates the fate of Haman. The use of a garden as a setting can be seen in other biblical narratives, such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where significant decisions and events unfold.while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life Haman's decision to stay and plead with Esther highlights his desperation and the reversal of his fortunes. In the cultural context, approaching the queen directly would have been a breach of protocol, indicating Haman's dire situation. This act of begging is a stark contrast to his previous arrogance and power. The narrative demonstrates the theme of divine justice and reversal, where the proud are humbled. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, which warns that pride precedes destruction.for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him Haman's realization marks the climax of his downfall. The phrase indicates his awareness of the irreversible consequences of his actions. In the historical context, Persian kings had absolute power, and their decisions were final. Haman's fate is sealed by his own schemes, fulfilling the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>. This moment also foreshadows the ultimate justice that will be served, aligning with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and justice prevailing over evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a> The Jewish queen of Persia who bravely intercedes for her people. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who is unaware of Haman's plot against the Jews. 3. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> The antagonist who plots to destroy the Jews and is exposed by Esther. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> A private feast hosted by Esther for the king and Haman, where she reveals Haman's plot. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_palace_garden.htm">The Palace Garden</a> The location where King Ahasuerus retreats in anger after Esther's revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_injustice.htm">Courage in the Face of Injustice</a> Esther's bravery in confronting the king about Haman's plot teaches us to stand up for righteousness, even when it is risky. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_providence.htm">Divine Timing and Providence</a> God's hand is evident in the timing of events, reminding us to trust His perfect plan and timing in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride_and_deceit.htm">The Consequences of Pride and Deceit</a> Haman's downfall is a stark reminder of the dangers of pride and plotting against God's people. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> Esther's role as an intercessor for her people encourages us to advocate for others in prayer and action. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> Esther's influence over the king shows the impact one person can have when aligned with God's purposes.<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/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 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_haman's_role_in_persia.htm">Esther 7:5-6 - Is there archaeological or extra-biblical evidence to confirm the existence and high position of Haman in the Persian Empire?</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>(7) Evil.--Heb., the evil, the doom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7, 8. - Ahasuerus rose up from the banquet "in his wrath" - he could no longer remain quiet - and entered the palace garden, on which Esther's apartment probably looked; partly, perhaps, as Bertheau says, to cool the first heat of his fury in the open air; partly to give himself time for reflection, and consider what he would do. Haman also rose from table, and standing near her, began pleading with Esther for his life, which he felt that she, and she alone, could save. Evil, he saw, was determined against him by the king; but a woman's heart might be more tender, and he might perhaps move the queen to allay the storm that she had raised, and induce the king to spare him. He therefore pleaded with all the earnestness in his power, and at last threw himself forward on the couch whore Esther reclined, seeking perhaps to grasp her feet or her garments, as is usual with suppliants in the East. At this crisis the king returned, and misconstruing Haman's action, or pretending to do so, exclaimed aloud, "Will he even force the queen with me in the house?" The terrible charge brought matters to a conclusion - it was taken as a call on the attendants to seize the culprit and execute him. They covered his face, apparently, as that of a condemned man not worthy any more to see the light, according to a practice common among, the Romans (Liv., 1:26; Cic. 'pro Rabir., 4:13) and the Macedonians (Q. Curt., 'Vit. Alex.,' vi. 8), but not elsewhere mentioned as Persian. <a href="/commentaries/esther/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In his fury, בַּחֲמָתוֹ֙ (ba·ḥă·mā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> Heat, anger, poison the king וְהַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king arose קָ֤ם (qām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand from drinking מִמִּשְׁתֵּ֣ה (mim·miš·têh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4960.htm">Strong's 4960: </a> Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast his wine הַיַּ֔יִן (hay·ya·yin) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> Wine, intoxication and went to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the palace הַבִּיתָ֑ן (hab·bî·ṯān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1055.htm">Strong's 1055: </a> House, palace garden, גִּנַּ֖ת (gin·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1594.htm">Strong's 1594: </a> A garden while Haman וְהָמָ֣ן (wə·hā·mān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent stayed behind עָמַ֗ד (‘ā·maḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations to beg לְבַקֵּ֤שׁ (lə·ḇaq·qêš) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after Queen הַמַּלְכָּ֔ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen Esther מֵֽאֶסְתֵּ֣ר (mê·’es·têr) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his life, נַפְשׁוֹ֙ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he realized רָאָ֔ה (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the king הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king was planning כָלְתָ֥ה (ḵā·lə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent a terrible fate הָרָעָ֖ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil for him. אֵלָ֛יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">OT History: Esther 7:7 The king arose in his wrath (Est Esth. 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