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He robed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city streets, proclaiming before him, &#8220This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/esther/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Haman took the robes and put them on Mordecai, placed him on the king’s own horse, and led him through the city square, shouting, “This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!” <a href="/esv/esther/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Haman took the robes and the horse, and he dressed Mordecai and led him through the square of the city, proclaiming before him, “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.” <a href="/bsb/esther/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai, and paraded him through the city square, crying out before him, “This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!” <a href="/kjv/esther/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour. <a href="/nkjv/esther/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” <a href="/nasb_/esther/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, and dressed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “So it shall be done for the man whom the king desires to honor.” <a href="/nasb/esther/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, &#8220Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king desires to honor.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/esther/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king desires to honor.” <a href="/lsb/esther/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Haman took the robe and the horse and clothed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square and called out before him, “Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.” <a href="/amp/esther/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Haman took the royal robe and the horse and dressed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the open square of the city, proclaiming before him, “This is what shall be done for the man whom the king desires to honor.” <a href="/csb/esther/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Haman took the garment and the horse. He clothed Mordecai and paraded him through the city square, calling out before him, “This is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.” <a href="/hcsb/esther/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Haman took the garment and the horse. He clothed Mordecai and paraded him through the city square, crying out before him, &#8220This is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and caused him to ride through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honor. <a href="/cev/esther/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Haman got the king's robe and put it on Mordecai. He led him through the city on the horse and shouted as he went, "This is how the king honors a man!" <a href="/erv/esther/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and caused him to ride through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour. <a href="/gwt/esther/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse. He put the robe on Mordecai and had him ride in the city square, shouting ahead of him, "This is what is done for the man whom the king wishes to reward." <a href="/gnt/esther/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Haman got the robes and the horse, and he put the robes on Mordecai. Mordecai got on the horse, and Haman led him through the city square, announcing to the people as they went: "See how the king rewards a man he wishes to honor!" <a href="/isv/esther/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Haman took the clothes and the horse, dressed Mordecai, and put him on the horse in the main square of the city. He cried out in front of him, "This is what is done for the man whom the king desires to honor." <a href="/msb/esther/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai, and paraded him through the city square, crying out before him, ?This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!? <a href="/net/esther/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So Haman took the clothing and the horse, and he clothed Mordecai. He led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city, calling before him, "So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!" <a href="/nheb/esther/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Haman took the clothing and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and had him ride through the city square, and proclaimed before him, "Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor." <a href="/wbt/esther/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Haman took the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honor. <a href="/web/esther/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Haman took the clothing and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and had him ride through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “Thus it shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Haman takes the clothing, and the horse, and clothed Mordecai, and causes him to ride in a broad place of the city, and calls before him, “Thus it is done to the man in whose glory the king has delighted.” <a href="/ylt/esther/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Haman taketh the clothing, and the horse, and clothed Mordecai, and causeth him to ride in a broad place of the city, and calleth before him, 'Thus it is done to the man in whose honour the king hath delighted.' <a href="/slt/esther/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Haman will take the clothing and the horse, and he will clothe Mordecai, and cause him to ride in the broad place of the city, and he will call before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighted in his honor.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So Aman took the robe and the horse, and arraying Mardochai in the street of the city, and setting him on the horse, went before him, and proclaimed: This honour is he worthy of, whom the king hath a mind to honour. <a href="/cpdv/esther/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 10:11>And so Haman took the robe and the horse, and arraying Mordecai in the street of the city, and setting him on the horse, he went before him and cried out, “He is worthy of this honor, whom the king has decided to honor.” <a href="/nabre/esther/6.htm">New American Bible</a> So Haman took the robe and horse, clothed Mordecai, had him ride in the public square of the city, and cried out before him, “This is what is done for the man whom the king wishes to honor!” <a href="/nrsvce/esther/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Haman took the robes and the horse and robed Mordecai and led him riding through the open square of the city, proclaiming, “Thus shall it be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Haman took the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the streets of the city and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor. <a href="/hpbt/esther/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Haman took the clothing and he took the horse and he clothed Murdacai, and he went around in the streets of the city, and he called before him: “Thus it shall be done for the man in whose honor the King is delighted!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and caused him to ride through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him: 'Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.' <a href="/sep/esther/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So Aman took the robe and the horse, and arrayed Mardochaeus, and mounted him on the horse, and went through the street of the city, and proclaimed, saying, Thus shall it be to every man whom the king wishes to honour. <a href="/parallel/esther/6-11.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=1275" 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/6.htm">Mordecai is Honored</a> …10“Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” 11<a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">So Haman</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/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: hal·lə·ḇūš (Art:: N-ms) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: has·sūs (Art:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">and the horse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: way·yal·bêš (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">arrayed</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/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵāy (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: way·yar·kî·ḇê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and paraded him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">through the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/7339.htm" title="7339: bir·ḥō·wḇ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A broad open place, plaza. Or rchowb; from rachab; a width, i.e. avenue or area.">square,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">crying out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context.">“This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: yê·‘ā·śeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">is done</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: 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> 12Then Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42-43</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a> And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-35</a> “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.” <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> 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!” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a> 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.” <a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6-9</a> May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, / to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, ... <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8</a> The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a> A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-9</a> 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!” <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28-29</a> They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a> 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!” ... <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a> 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: ... <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> 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> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor.took Hamon.<a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Ezra 6:13</a> Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.<a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.<a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a> He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.and arrayed.<a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.<a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3</a> And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.the street.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">City</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Delights</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="/esther/6-10.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Horseback</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Square</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Street</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/8-16.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/esther/8-16.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/job/39-18.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Horseback</a> <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/job/30-22.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/job/29-7.htm">Square</a> <a href="/job/18-17.htm">Street</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 6</div>1. <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.</a> 4. <a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, </a> 10. <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">gives counsel that he might do him honor.</a> 12. <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reversal highlights the theme of divine providence and justice. The robe and horse symbolize royal favor and honor, often reserved for those in high esteem, reflecting the customs of the Persian Empire where such public displays were common.arrayed Mordecai Mordecai, previously in sackcloth and ashes, is now clothed in royal garments. This transformation signifies a shift from mourning to exaltation, reminiscent of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>). It underscores the biblical principle that God exalts the humble (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>).and paraded him through the city square The city square, a central place for public gatherings, ensures that Mordecai's honor is witnessed by many, contrasting with Haman's earlier secretive plotting. This public recognition serves as a testament to God's ability to elevate His people in the sight of their enemies (<a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a>).crying out before him Haman's proclamation, despite his personal animosity, fulfills the king's command. This act of public declaration is a form of humiliation for Haman and a vindication for Mordecai, illustrating the biblical theme of the wicked falling into their own traps (<a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a>).“This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!” The phrase emphasizes the king's authority and the reversal of fortunes. It echoes the biblical motif of God honoring those who are faithful to Him (<a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a>). This moment foreshadows the ultimate honor given to Jesus Christ, who, though despised, is exalted by God (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plotted to destroy the Jews. His pride and desire for personal honor led to his downfall. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire. He was Esther's cousin and guardian, and he had previously saved King Xerxes from an assassination plot. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)</a> The Persian king who unknowingly set the stage for Mordecai's honor by asking Haman how to reward someone the king wishes to honor. 4. <a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a> The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_robe_and_horse.htm">The Royal Robe and Horse</a> Symbols of honor and royal favor in the Persian Empire, used to publicly recognize someone the king wishes to honor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a> God's hand is evident in the timing of events. Mordecai's honor comes at a crucial moment, showing that God orchestrates events for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_reversal_of_fortunes.htm">The Reversal of Fortunes</a> Haman's plan to destroy Mordecai backfires, illustrating the biblical principle that God can turn the plans of the wicked to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/h/humility_vs._pride.htm">Humility vs. Pride</a> Mordecai's humility contrasts with Haman's pride. Believers are called to live humbly, trusting that God will lift them up in due time. <a href="/topical/p/public_recognition_of_god's_people.htm">Public Recognition of God's People</a> Mordecai's public honor serves as a reminder that God can elevate His people in the eyes of others, often in unexpected ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 6</a> <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> <a href="/q/who_is_steven_furtick.htm">What did Esther mean by 'If I perish, I perish'?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Then took Haman . . .--It would be a grim and curious study to analyse Hainan's feelings at this juncture. Various thoughts were mingled there. Self-reproach, perhaps, that he had so thoughtlessly been the cause of the present display, bitter hatred of his rival now multiplied a thousandfold, and the evident knowledge that the game was played out, and that he was ruined. The more subtle the brain, the more truly must he have known this.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Then took Haman the apparel. It was impossible for Haman to excuse himself; there was no ground on which he could decline the office thrust upon him. Reluctantly, without a word, he performed the king's bidding. HAMAN RETURNS HOME. DESPONDENCY OF HIMSELF AND HIS FRIENDS (<a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Esther 6:12-14</a>). There was as yet no real reason for Haman to feel depressed, or to regard himself as having lost favour with the king. He had been made an instrument in another man's honour, and had suffered a disappointment; but otherwise he was situated as on the day preceding, when he "went forth" from the palace "joyful and with a glad heart" (<a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9</a>). But he seems to have had a presentiment of impending calamity. All had as yet gone so well with him that the first vexation seemed like a turn in the tide, ominous of coming evil. And the fear of his own heart found an echo in the hearts of his wife and friends. Among the last were some who had the reputation of being "wise men" - perhaps Magians, acquainted with arts from which it was supposed they could divine the future. These persons ventured on a prediction. "If Mordecai, before whom thou hast begun to fall, be of the seed of the Jews, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely (or utterly) fall before him." With this evil presage ringing in his ears, Haman quitted his house, and accompanied the palace eunuchs who had been sent to conduct him to Esther's second banquet. <a href="/commentaries/esther/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Haman הָמָן֙ (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent took וַיִּקַּ֤ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take the robe הַלְּב֣וּשׁ (hal·lə·ḇūš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> A garment, clothing, raiment and the horse, הַסּ֔וּס (has·sūs) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) arrayed וַיַּלְבֵּ֖שׁ (way·yal·bêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Mordecai, מָרְדֳּכָ֑י (mā·rə·do·ḵāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther and paraded וַיַּרְכִּיבֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·yar·kî·ḇê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch him through the city הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement square, בִּרְח֣וֹב (bir·ḥō·wḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7339.htm">Strong's 7339: </a> A broad open place, plaza crying out וַיִּקְרָ֣א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read before him, לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face “This is what כָּ֚כָה (kā·ḵāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> Just so is done יֵעָשֶׂ֣ה (yê·‘ā·śeh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for the man לָאִ֔ישׁ (lā·’îš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’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 the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king is delighted חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire to honor!” בִּיקָרֽוֹ׃ (bî·qā·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> Value, wealth, costliness, dignity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/6-11.htm">Esther 6:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/6-11.htm">OT History: Esther 6:11 Then Haman took the clothing and (Est Esth. 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