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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a 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 />While they were still talking with him, the king&#8217s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />While they were still talking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And while they <i>were</i> yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />While they <i>were</i> still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />While they were still talking with him, the king&#8217s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs reached <i>Haman’s home</i> and hastily brought Haman to the feast which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs (attendants) arrived and hurriedly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the eunuchs of the king arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They were still talking, when the king's servants came and quickly took Haman to the dinner that Esther had prepared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the dinner Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />While they were still talking, the palace eunuchs arrived in a hurry to take Haman to Esther's banquet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were still talking to him, the king's eunuchs arrived, and they quickly took him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with Haman, the king?s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, the king's eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and hurry to bring in Haman to the banquet that Esther has made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and haste to bring in Haman unto the banquet that Esther hath made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They yet speaking with him, and the king's eunuchs drew near, and they will hasten to bring Haman to the drinking which Esther made.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As they were yet speaking, the king's eunuchs came, and compelled him to go quickly to the banquet which the queen had prepared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 10:14>As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />While they were speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet that Esther had prepared.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And while he was still talking with them, the king's couriers arrived and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had pre pared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when he was speaking with them, the Runners of the King arrived, and they hastened Haman to the banquet that Esthir had made. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hastened to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />While they were yet speaking, the chamberlains arrived, to hasten Aman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/6-14.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=1319" 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">13</span>Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·w·ḏām (Adv:: 3mp) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">While they were still</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏab·bə·rîm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with Haman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: wə·sā·rî·sê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">eunuchs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: hig·gî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/926.htm" title="926: way·yaḇ·hi·lū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To disturb, terrify. A primitive root; to tremble inwardly, i.e. be alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously.">and rushed</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lə·hā·ḇî (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: ham·miš·teh (Art:: N-ms) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast.">the banquet</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had prepared.</a> </span><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/7-1.htm">Esther 7:1-10</a></span><br />So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen, / and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” / Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life as my petition, and the lives of my people as my request. ...<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="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel 6:14-16</a></span><br />As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a></span><br />So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-34</a></span><br />Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. / Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.”<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="/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/75-6.htm">Psalm 75:6-7</a></span><br />For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a></span><br />How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...<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/12-20.htm">Acts 12:20-23</a></span><br />Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. / 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!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.</p><p class="hdg">hasted to bring.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8,14</a></b></br> If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35,36</a></b></br> To me <i>belongeth</i> vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in <i>due</i> time: for the day of their calamity <i>is</i> at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-32.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-24.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/esther/7-1.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/job/31-5.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/job/31-5.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/esther/8-13.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/1-15.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/1-16.htm">Talking</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'; 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Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, is in conversation with his family and friends, likely discussing his plans and recent events. The timing is significant, as it underscores the suddenness of the unfolding events. In the broader biblical context, this moment highlights the theme of divine providence, where God orchestrates events behind the scenes. The abrupt interruption serves as a narrative device to heighten tension and anticipation.<p><b>the king’s eunuchs arrived</b><br>Eunuchs were often employed in royal courts in ancient Persia, serving as trusted officials and messengers. Their arrival signifies the authority and urgency of the king's command. Historically, eunuchs held significant influence and were often involved in the inner workings of the palace. This detail emphasizes the formal and official nature of the summons, indicating that Haman's presence is required immediately.<p><b>and rushed him to the banquet</b><br>The urgency with which Haman is taken to the banquet suggests the importance of the event. Banquets in the Persian Empire were not merely social gatherings but were often used for political and strategic purposes. The haste implies that the king's business is pressing, and Haman's immediate attendance is necessary. This reflects the cultural practices of the time, where royal decrees were executed swiftly and without delay.<p><b>that Esther had prepared</b><br>Esther, the Jewish queen of Persia, has strategically prepared this banquet as part of her plan to reveal Haman's plot against her people. Her role as a type of Christ can be seen in her willingness to intercede for her people at great personal risk. The preparation of the banquet signifies her careful planning and the unfolding of God's providential plan. This moment connects to the broader biblical theme of deliverance and redemption, as Esther's actions will ultimately lead to the salvation of the Jewish people.<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 plot to annihilate the Jews. His pride and hatred for Mordecai set the stage for his downfall.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king's_eunuchs.htm">The King's Eunuchs</a></b><br>Servants of King Xerxes who play a role in the unfolding events by escorting Haman to Esther's banquet. Their presence signifies the urgency and authority of the king's command.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously plans a banquet to reveal Haman's plot to the king. Her wisdom and bravery are central to the account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a></b><br>A strategic event prepared by Esther to expose Haman's evil intentions. It serves as a turning point in the account, leading to the deliverance of the Jewish people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes</a></b><br>The ruler of the Persian Empire, whose decisions are pivotal in the account. His favor towards Esther and Mordecai contrasts with his initial trust in Haman.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_providence.htm">Divine Timing and Providence</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, as seen in the arrival of the eunuchs just as Haman's fate is being sealed. Trust in God's providence even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a></b><br>Haman's downfall is a stark reminder of the dangers of pride. Cultivate humility and seek God's guidance in all endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>Esther's bravery in confronting Haman's plot encourages believers to stand firm in their faith and convictions, even in the face of great risk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_preparation.htm">The Power of Preparation</a></b><br>Esther's careful planning of the banquet highlights the importance of preparation and wisdom in addressing challenges. Seek God's wisdom in planning and decision-making.<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/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/did_persian_kings_use_chronicles_for_decisions.htm">Esther 6:1--Is there any historical evidence outside the Bible that Persian kings relied on royal chronicles to make important decisions, or is this narrative purely literary?</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 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman</span>. This is a custom not elsewhere mentioned as Persian, but quite in accordance with Oriental ideas. The polite host sends his servants to escort guests of importance from their own homes to the place of entertainment. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/6-14.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">While they were still</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹדָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speaking</span><br /><span class="heb">מְדַבְּרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḏab·bə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with [Haman],</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king's</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">eunuchs</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסָרִיסֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sā·rî·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A eunuch, valet, a minister of state</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגִּ֑יעוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gî·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rushed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּבְהִ֙לוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḇ·hi·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_926.htm">Strong's 926: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָמָ֔ן</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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the banquet</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·teh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4960.htm">Strong's 4960: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</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">Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’es·têr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had prepared.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשְׂתָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/6-14.htm">Esther 6:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/6-14.htm">OT History: Esther 6:14 While they were yet talking with him (Est Esth. 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