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href="/bsb/esther/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So he answered the king, &#8220For the man the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So he replied, “If the king wishes to honor someone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Haman told the king, “For the man whom the king is delighted to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Haman answered the king, “<i>For</i> the man whom the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king desires to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Haman said to the king, &#8220For the man whom the king desires to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king desires to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king desires to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haman told the king, “For the man the king wants to honor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haman told the king, &#8220For the man the king wants to honor: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Haman said unto the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So he replied, "Your Majesty, if you wish to honor a man, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Haman said unto the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Haman told the king, "This is what should be done:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Haman answered the king, "For a man whom the king desires to honor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Haman told the king, ?For the man whom the king is delighted to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Haman said to the king, "For the man whom the king wishes to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Haman said to the king, "For the man whom the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Haman says to the king, “The man in whose honor the king has delighted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Haman saith unto the king, 'The man in whose honour the king hath delighted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Haman will say to the king, The man whom the king delighted in his honor,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Answered: The man whom the king desireth to honour, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 10:7>answered, “The man whom the king wishes to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So he replied to the king: “For the man whom the king wishes to honor<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Haman said to the king, “For the man whom the king wishes to honor,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delights to honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Haman said to the King: “For the man in whose honor the King is delighted<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Haman said unto the king: 'For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he said to the king, As for the man whom the king wishes to honour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/6-7.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=1223" 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">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?” <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">And Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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.">told</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/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.">“For the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">is delighted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3366.htm" title="3366: bî·qā·rōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Preciousness, price, honor. From yaqar; value, i.e. wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity.">to honor,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head.…<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="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42-43</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-35</a></span><br />“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ / Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Psalm 21:5</a></span><br />Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3-5</a></span><br />Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. / In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. / Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-2.htm">Proverbs 27:2</a></span><br />Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3</a></span><br />You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a></span><br />Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-9</a></span><br />They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. / A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a></span><br />Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a></span><br />Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a></span><br />They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delights to honor,</p><p class="hdg">whom the king, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7</a></b></br> And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Honouring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/3-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Honouring</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" 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|| []).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>And Haman told the king,</b><br>In this scene, Haman is speaking to King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) of Persia. Haman, the king's highest official, is unaware that the king intends to honor Mordecai, whom Haman despises. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, showcasing the theme of irony and reversal that is prevalent throughout the Book of Esther. Haman's assumption that he is the one to be honored highlights his pride and foreshadows his downfall. The interaction between Haman and the king also reflects the Persian court's hierarchical structure, where the king's favor is paramount.<p><b>“For the man whom the king is delighted to honor,</b><br>This phrase underscores the king's authority and the importance of royal favor in the Persian Empire. The king's delight is a significant factor in determining the status and rewards of individuals within the kingdom. In the broader biblical context, this reflects the theme of divine providence, where God orchestrates events for His purposes, often using the decisions of earthly rulers. The concept of honor in this context is tied to public recognition and reward, which is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, such as Joseph's rise to power in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate honor given to Jesus Christ, who, though initially rejected, is exalted by God (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, known for his pride and his plot to destroy the Jewish people. In this verse, he is speaking to King Xerxes, unaware that the king intends to honor Mordecai, his enemy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)</a></b><br>The Persian king who is seeking to honor someone who has done a great service to him. He is pivotal in the unfolding of God's providential plan for the Jews.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>Though not mentioned directly in this verse, Mordecai is the one whom the king wishes to honor. He is a Jew who previously saved the king's life by uncovering a plot against him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_persian_empire.htm">The Persian Empire</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Esther, where the Jewish people are living in exile. The events take place in the royal court of Susa.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_royal_court.htm">The Royal Court</a></b><br>The location where this conversation takes place, highlighting the political and social dynamics at play.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Haman's assumption that he is the one to be honored reveals the blinding nature of pride. Believers are called to humility, recognizing that honor comes from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The unfolding events in Esther demonstrate God's control over history. Even when His presence is not overtly mentioned, His hand is at work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reversal_of_fortunes.htm">The Reversal of Fortunes</a></b><br>The account of Esther is a powerful reminder that God can turn situations around for His glory and the good of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a></b><br>Mordecai's faithfulness, even in a foreign land, is a model for believers to remain steadfast in their faith regardless of their circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_timing.htm">The Importance of Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, as seen in the way events unfold in Esther. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing in their own lives.<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/how_to_reconcile_psalm_8_with_harsh_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_esther_6_8-9_align_with_persian_customs.htm">Esther 6:8-9--Why would the king grant such a lavish honor to someone merely for reporting a plot; does this align with known Persian customs or does it raise doubts about historical accuracy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_god_in_esther.htm">Where is God's presence in the Book of Esther?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/6-7.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">And 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">told</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">הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ</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">“For the man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֕ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whom</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</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 /><br /><span class="word">is delighted</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפֵ֥ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to honor,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּיקָרֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî·qā·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> </span><span class="str2">Value, wealth, costliness, dignity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/6-7.htm">OT History: Esther 6:7 Haman said to the king (Est Esth. 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