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Esther 6:5 So the king's attendants answered him, "Haman is there, standing in the court." "Bring him in," ordered the king.
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And the king said, Let him come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The king’s servants said to him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king’s servants said to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the courtyard.” And the king said, “Have him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king’s servants said to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king’s servants said to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the king’s young men said to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king’s servants said to him, “Look, Haman is standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” “Have him enter,” the king ordered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court."” Have him enter,” the king ordered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king's servants answered, "Your Majesty, it is Haman." "Tell him to come in," the king commanded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king's staff answered him, "Haman happens to be standing in the courtyard." "Let him come in," the king said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the servants answered, "Haman is here, waiting to see you." "Show him in," said the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king's young men told him, "Look, Haman is standing in the courtyard." The king said, "Let him come in."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king?s attendants answered him, ?Haman is there, standing in the court.? ?Bring him in,? ordered the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king's attendants said to him, "It is Haman who is standing in the courtyard." The king said, "Let him enter." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king's servants said to him, "Look, Haman stands in the court." The king said, "Let him come in."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king's servants said to him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king’s servants said to him, “Behold, Haman stands in the court.” The king said, “Let him come in.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the servants of the king say to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the court”; and the king says, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the servants of the king say unto him, 'Lo, Haman is standing in the court;' and the king saith, 'Let him come in.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king's young men will say to him, Behold, Haman standing in the enclosure. And the king will say, He shall come in.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The servants answered: Aman standeth in the court, and the king said: Let him come in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 10:5>The servants answered, “Haman is standing in the atrium.” And the king said, “Let him enter.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is waiting in the court.” The king said, “Let him come in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king’s servants told him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” The king said, “Let him come in.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So the king's servants said to him, Behold, Haman is standing in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his young men were saying to the King: “Behold, Haman is standing in the court.” And the King said: “Let him enter!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king's servants said unto him: 'Behold, Haman standeth in the court.' And the king said: 'Let him come in.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king's servants said, Behold, Aman stands in the court. And the king said, Call him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/6-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1200" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Mordecai is Honored</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>“Who is in the court?” the king asked. Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the palace to ask the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows he had prepared for him. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ă·rê (N-mpc) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">attendants</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.">answered him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">“Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">is there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">standing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: be·ḥā·ṣêr (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">in the court.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">“Bring him in,”</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.">ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Haman entered, and the king asked him, “What should be done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Whom would the king be delighted to honor more than me?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Esther 3:1-2</a></span><br />After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him. / All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9-14</a></span><br />That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. / Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, / Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9-10</a></span><br />Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. / So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Esther 8:1-2</a></span><br />That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her. / The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Esther 9:24-25</a></span><br />For Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had cast the Pur (that is, the lot) to crush and destroy them. / But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30-37</a></span><br />the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. / You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Psalm 7:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Psalm 73:6-9</a></span><br />Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them. / From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild. / They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21-23</a></span><br />On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king's servants said to him, Behold, Haman stands in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Court</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Room</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-19.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/job/5-4.htm">Court</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/job/26-14.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Room</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/job/9-35.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/job/3-21.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-10.htm">gives counsel that he might do him honor.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So the king’s attendants answered him</b><br>In the Persian court, attendants played a crucial role in maintaining the king's schedule and relaying messages. This phrase highlights the structured hierarchy and protocol within the royal palace. The king's attendants were likely eunuchs, trusted officials who served in close proximity to the king. Their role was to ensure the smooth operation of the court and to act as intermediaries between the king and those seeking an audience. This reflects the organized and bureaucratic nature of the Persian Empire, which was known for its administrative efficiency.<p><b>“Haman is there, standing in the court.”</b><br>Haman's presence in the court signifies his high status and influence within the Persian Empire. As the king's prime minister, Haman had direct access to the king, which was a privilege not afforded to many. His standing in the court suggests he was eager to present his request to the king, which, unbeknownst to him, would lead to his downfall. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the reversal of Haman's fortunes. The court itself was a place of power and decision-making, and Haman's presence there indicates his ambition and desire for control.<p><b>“Bring him in,” ordered the king.</b><br>The king's command to bring Haman in demonstrates the authority and decisiveness of the Persian monarch. In the context of the story, this order is laden with dramatic irony, as Haman believes he is about to receive honor, while the king intends to honor Mordecai. This moment underscores the theme of divine providence and reversal found throughout the Book of Esther. The king's order also reflects the cultural norms of the time, where the king's word was law, and his decisions were executed without question. This phrase sets in motion the events that will lead to the deliverance of the Jewish people, highlighting the unseen hand of God working through the circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a></b><br>The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is central to the events in the Book of Esther, known for his impulsive decisions and lavish lifestyle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>The antagonist of the account, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plotted to destroy the Jews. His presence in the court at this moment is pivotal to the unfolding of God's providence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_court.htm">The Court</a></b><br>The royal court of King Ahasuerus, a place of political intrigue and decision-making. It is where Haman comes to seek permission to execute Mordecai, but instead, his plans begin to unravel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew in Susa, the cousin and guardian of Esther, who refused to bow to Haman, inciting Haman's wrath. His loyalty to the king is about to be rewarded, unbeknownst to Haman.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>The Jewish queen of Persia, whose courage and faith play a crucial role in the deliverance of her people. Though not directly mentioned in this verse, her influence is felt throughout the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in the timing and circumstances of events. Even when God seems absent, He is actively working behind the scenes for the good of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reversal_of_fortunes.htm">The Reversal of Fortunes</a></b><br>The account of Haman and Mordecai is a powerful reminder that God can turn situations around in an instant. What seems like a setback can be a setup for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pride_and_humility.htm">Pride and Humility</a></b><br>Haman's pride leads to his downfall, while Mordecai's humility and faithfulness are rewarded. This teaches us the importance of humility before God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_timing.htm">The Importance of Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect. We must trust His timing in our lives, even when we do not understand His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_witnesses.htm">The Role of Faithful Witnesses</a></b><br>Mordecai's steadfastness and Esther's courage are examples of how God uses faithful individuals to accomplish His purposes. We are called to be faithful witnesses in our own contexts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court.</span> The servants looked into the court, and seeing, somewhat to their surprise, Haman there, mentioned him to the king. They would naturally mention the highest official whom they saw in attendance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/6-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">attendants</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲרֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Haman</span><br /><span class="heb">הָמָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haman -- to rage, be turbulent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is there,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">standing</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹמֵ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the court.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּחָצֵ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(be·ḥā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Bring him in,”</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֽוֹא׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ordered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/6-5.htm">Esther 6:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/6-5.htm">OT History: Esther 6:5 The king's servants said to him Behold (Est Esth. 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