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He had it set up for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king.&#8221 The king said, &#8220Impale him on it!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/esther/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, said, “Haman has set up a sharpened pole that stands seventy-five feet tall in his own courtyard. He intended to use it to impale Mordecai, the man who saved the king from assassination.” “Then impale Haman on it!” the king ordered. <a href="/esv/esther/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Moreover, the gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, is standing at Haman’s house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.” <a href="/bsb/esther/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/esther/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. <a href="/nkjv/esther/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Harbonah, one of the eunuchs, said to the king, “Look! The gallows, fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke good on the king’s behalf, is standing at the house of Haman.” Then the king said, “Hang him on it!” <a href="/nasb_/esther/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who stood before the king, said, “Indeed, behold, the wooden gallows standing at Haman’s house fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai who spoke good in behalf of the king!” And the king said, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/nasb/esther/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were before the king said, &#8220Behold indeed, the gallows standing at Haman&#8217s house fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai who spoke good on behalf of the king!&#8221 And the king said, &#8220Hang him on it.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/esther/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were before the king said, “Behold indeed, the gallows standing at Haman’s house fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai who spoke good on behalf of the king!” And the king said, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/lsb/esther/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were before the king, said, “Behold indeed, the gallows—which Haman made for Mordecai who spoke good on behalf of the king—are standing at Haman’s house fifty cubits high!” And the king said, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/amp/esther/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs serving the king said, “Now look, there are gallows fifty cubits (75 ft.) high standing at Haman’s house, which Haman made for Mordecai, whose good warning saved the king.” And the king said, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/csb/esther/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, said, “There is a gallows seventy-five feet tall at Haman’s house that he made for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” The king said, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/hcsb/esther/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Harbona, one of the royal eunuchs, said: &#8220There is a gallows 75 feet tall at Haman&#8217s house that he made for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.&#8221 The king commanded, &#8220Hang him on it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said Harbonah, one of the chamberlains that were before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman hath made for Mordecai, who spake good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. And the king said, Hang him thereon. <a href="/cev/esther/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Harbona, one of the king's personal servants, said, "Your Majesty, Haman built a gallows 22 meters high beside his house, so he could hang Mordecai on it. And Mordecai is the very one who spoke up and saved your life." "Hang Haman from his own gallows!" the king commanded. <a href="/erv/esther/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said Harbonah, one of the chamberlains that were before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman hath made for Mordecai, who spake good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. And the king said, Hang him thereon. <a href="/gwt/esther/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Harbona, one of the eunuchs present with the king, said, "What a coincidence! The 75-foot pole Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke up for the well-being of the king, is still standing at Haman's house." The king responded, "Hang him on it!" <a href="/gnt/esther/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then one of them, who was named Harbonah, said, "Haman even went so far as to build a gallows at his house so that he could hang Mordecai, who saved Your Majesty's life. And it's seventy-five feet tall!" "Hang Haman on it!" the king commanded. <a href="/isv/esther/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, observed, "Look there! A pole is standing 50 cubits high at Haman's house that he prepared for Mordecai, whose report benefitted the king!" The king said, "Hang him on it." <a href="/msb/esther/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/esther/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Harbona, one of the king's eunuchs, said, "Indeed, there is the gallows that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke out in the king's behalf. It stands near Haman's home and is seventy-five feet high." The king said, "Hang him on it!" <a href="/nheb/esther/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were with the king said, "Look, the gallows seventy-three feet eight inches high, which Haman has made for Mordecai, who spoke good for the king, is standing at Haman's house." The king said, "Hang him on it." <a href="/wbt/esther/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him upon it. <a href="/web/esther/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were with the king, said, “Behold, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman has made for Mordecai, who spoke good for the king, is standing at Haman’s house.” The king said, “Hang him on it!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Harbonah, one of the eunuchs, says before the king, “Also behold, the tree that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke good for the king, is standing in the house of Haman, in height fifty cubits”; and the king says, “Hang him on it.” <a href="/ylt/esther/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Harbonah, one of the eunuchs, saith before the king, 'Also lo, the tree that Haman made for Mordecai, who spake good for the king, is standing in the house of Haman, in height fifty cubits;' and the king saith, 'Hang him upon it.' <a href="/slt/esther/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Harbonah, one of the eunuchs, will say before the king, Also behold the tree which Haman made for Mordecai who spake good for the king, standing in Haman's house, high fifty cubits: And the king will say, Ye shall hang him upon it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Harbona, one of the eunuchs that stood waiting on the king, said: Behold the gibbet which he hath prepared for Mardochai, who spoke for the king, standeth in Aman's house, being fifty cubits high. And the king said to him: Hang him upon it. <a href="/cpdv/esther/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 11:9>And Harbona, one of the eunuchs who stood in ministry to the king, said, “Behold the wood, which he had prepared for Mordecai, who spoke up on behalf of the king, stands in Haman’s house, having a height of fifty cubits.” The king said to him, “Hang him from it.” <a href="/nabre/esther/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Harbona, one of the eunuchs who attended the king, said, “At the house of Haman stands a stake fifty cubits high. Haman made it for Mordecai, who gave the report that benefited the king.” The king answered, “Impale him on it.” <a href="/nrsvce/esther/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Look, the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman’s house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Rahbona, one of his eunuchs, said before the king, Behold the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made to hang Mordecai because he had spoken good concerning the king, stands in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him on it. <a href="/hpbt/esther/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Rakhbuna one of the Eunuchs of the King answered and said before the King: “Behold, Haman has also constructed a cross to hang Murdacai upon it, because he spoke good for the King, and it stands in the house of Haman! Its height is fifty cubits!” And the King said: “Hang him on it!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said Harbonah, one of the chamberlains that were before the king: 'Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman hath made for Mordecai, who spoke good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman.' And the king said: 'Hang him thereon.' <a href="/sep/esther/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Bugathan, one of the chamberlains, said to the king, Behold, Aman has also prepared a gallows for Mardochaeus, who spoke concerning the king, and a gallows of fifty cubits high has been set up in the premises of Aman. And the king said, Let him be hanged thereon. <a href="/parallel/esther/7-9.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=1442" 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> …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. 9<a href="/hebrew/2726.htm" title="2726: ḥar·ḇō·w·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- Eunuch of Ahasuerus. Or Charbownah; of Persian origin; Charbona or Charbonah, a eunuch of Xerxes.">Then Harbonah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: has·sā·rî·sîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">the eunuchs</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">attending</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/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></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/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“There</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: hā·‘êṣ (Art:: N-ms) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">is a gallows</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·māh (N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/1364.htm" title="1364: gā·ḇō·ah (Adj-ms) -- High, exalted. Or gabowahh; from gabahh; elevated, powerful, arrogant.">high</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.">at Haman’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house.</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.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had it built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: lə·mā·rə·do·ḵay (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">for Mordecai,</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber- (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">gave the report</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">that saved</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."></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/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8518.htm" title="8518: tə·lu·hū (V-Qal-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To hang. A primitive root; to suspend.">“Hang him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on it!”</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.">declared</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king.</a> 10So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.…<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/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/6-4.htm">Esther 6:4-11</a> “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. / So the king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” “Bring him in,” ordered the king. / 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?” ... <a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">Daniel 6:24</a> At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a> He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a> He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. <a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15-16</a> The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah <a href="/psalms/37-14.htm">Psalm 37:14-15</a> The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. / But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a> They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Proverbs 11:5-6</a> The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10</a> He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <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="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37-38</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. / Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/luke/19-22.htm">Luke 19:22</a> His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18-20</a> (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. / This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) / “For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who spoken good for the king, stands in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.Harbonah.<a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Esther 1:10</a> On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,Harbona.<a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14</a> And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.<a href="/2_kings/9-32.htm">2 Kings 9:32</a> And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.Behold.<a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Esther 5:14</a> Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.<a href="/job/27-20.htm">Job 27:20-23</a> Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night… <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15,16</a> He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… gallows.<a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21-23</a> In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus… <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Esther 6:2</a> And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.Hang him thereon.<a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Esther 9:25</a> But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked device, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.<a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51</a> Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.<a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15,16</a> He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Gallows</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Haman's</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Hang</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Thereon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-7.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Gallows</a> <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Haman's</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Hang</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/job/21-6.htm">Thereon</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'; </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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: Harbonah is one of the king's eunuchs, a position of trust and responsibility in the Persian court. Eunuchs often served as close advisors or attendants to royalty, indicating Harbonah's proximity to the king and his influence. This moment highlights the role of divine providence, as Harbonah's timely intervention contributes to the unfolding of justice. The mention of a eunuch also reflects the Persian Empire's administrative structure, where such individuals were often employed in high-ranking positions.“There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. The gallows, or more accurately a stake for impalement, is described as being fifty cubits high, approximately 75 feet. This extraordinary height signifies Haman's pride and his desire to make a public spectacle of Mordecai's execution. The location at Haman's house underscores his personal vendetta against Mordecai. The use of such a structure for execution was common in ancient Persia, intended to serve as a deterrent and a display of power.He had it built for Mordecai, Haman's intent to execute Mordecai on this gallows is a direct result of his anger and hatred towards Mordecai, who refused to bow to him. This reflects the theme of retribution and the reversal of fortunes, as Haman's plans for Mordecai ultimately lead to his own downfall. The narrative demonstrates the biblical principle that those who plot evil against others often fall into their own traps (<a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a>).who gave the report that saved the king.” Mordecai's earlier act of loyalty in uncovering a plot against King Xerxes is crucial to the story. This act of faithfulness is rewarded, aligning with the biblical theme of divine justice and protection for those who honor God. Mordecai's report is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the king's favor towards him, contrasting with Haman's treachery.“Hang him on it!” declared the king. The king's swift decision to execute Haman on the very gallows intended for Mordecai illustrates the theme of poetic justice. This moment is a turning point in the narrative, where the wicked are punished, and the righteous are vindicated. It reflects the biblical assurance that God will ultimately bring justice and that the plans of the wicked will not prevail (<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-13</a>). The king's declaration also signifies the irreversible nature of Persian royal decrees, emphasizing the finality of Haman's fate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a> The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously intervenes to save her people from destruction. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who is manipulated by Haman but ultimately sides with Esther. 3. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> The antagonist who plots to annihilate the Jews but faces his downfall in this chapter. 4. <a href="/topical/h/harbona.htm">Harbona</a> One of the king's eunuchs who informs the king about the gallows Haman built for Mordecai. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gallows.htm">The Gallows</a> A structure Haman built to execute Mordecai, which ultimately becomes the instrument of his own execution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> God's justice prevails even when evil seems to have the upper hand. Haman's fate is a reminder that God sees and acts in His timing. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_advocacy.htm">Courage and Advocacy</a> Esther's bravery in speaking up for her people is a model for standing up for righteousness and justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Haman's downfall is a stark warning against pride and plotting evil against others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The events in Esther demonstrate God's control over history and His ability to turn situations around for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_providence.htm">The Role of Providence</a> The seemingly coincidental events, like Harbona's timely information, highlight God's providential care for His people.<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/what's_the_plot_of_esther.htm">What is the main plot of the Book of Esther?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_haman_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Haman the Agagite in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_esther_8_8_override_persian_law.htm">How does Esther 8:8 reconcile with the supposed irrevocability of Persian law if a second decree effectively overrules the first? </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>(9) Harbonah.--See <a href="/esther/1-10.htm" title="On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,">Esther 1:10</a>.One of the chamberlains. . . .--Translate, one of the chamberlains [who stood, or served] before the king, said.Hang him.--In the LXX., let him be crucified. The climax of the story is now reached in the pithy words, "They hanged Haman upon the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai." In his own house (<a href="/esther/7-9.htm" title="And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who spoken good for the king, stands in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.">Esther 7:9</a>), that is, probably, in some court or garden belonging to it, in the sight doubtless of his own children and his own servants, and the wife who had given him such cold comfort, did the unfortunate man meet his fate. Thus not only does God vouchsafe to deliver his people, but He brings on the enemy the very destruction he had devised for his adversary: "He hath fallen himself into the pit that he digged for other." Our Saviour has rescued us from our enemy who was too mighty for us, and has trodden down our foe, to be destroyed for ever in His own good time. So may we Christians see in the dangers threatening the Jews throughout this book a picture of our own, and in Haman's discomfiture a type of the victory of the Lamb over sin and Satan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king. Rather, "Harbonah, one of the chamberlains (eunuchs) that served before the king, said." The "eunuchs that served before the king" were those of the highest grade, as appears from <a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Esther 1:10</a>. Harbonah was one of them. Who had spoken good for the king. Or, "who spake good." The reference is to his detection of the conspiracy (<a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Esther 2:22</a>). In the house of Haman. This had not been mentioned previously. It adds one touch of extra barbarity to Haman's character, that he should have intended the execution to take place within the walls of his own house. <a href="/commentaries/esther/7-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Harbonah, חַ֠רְבוֹנָה (ḥar·ḇō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2726.htm">Strong's 2726: </a> Charbona -- Charbonah one אֶחָ֨ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the eunuchs הַסָּרִיסִ֜ים (has·sā·rî·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> A eunuch, valet, a minister of state attending לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the king, הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king said: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (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 “There הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! is a gallows הָעֵ֣ץ (hā·‘êṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty cubits אַמָּ֑ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base high גָּבֹ֖הַּ (gā·ḇō·ah) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1364.htm">Strong's 1364: </a> Elevated, powerful, arrogant at Haman's הָמָ֟ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent house. בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house [He] הָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent had it built עָשָׂ֪ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for Mordecai, לְֽמָרְדֳּכַ֞י (lə·mā·rə·do·ḵay) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther who אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that gave the report דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue that saved ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good the king.? הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king “Hang תְּלֻ֥הוּ (tə·lu·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8518.htm">Strong's 8518: </a> To suspend him on it!? עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against declared וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (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 the king. הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">OT History: Esther 7:9 Then Harbonah one of the eunuchs who (Est Esth. 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