Esther 6:12

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 6:12

BSB

Then Mordecai returned to the king's gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief.

AKJV

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hurried to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

CPDV

And Mordecai returned to the palace door. And Haman hurried to go to his house, mourning and hiding his head.

ERV

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house, mourning and having his head covered.

NHEB

Mordecai came back to the King's Gate, but Haman hurried to his house, mourning and having his head covered.

SMT

And Mordecai will turn back to the king's gate. And Haman hastened to his house, and the head covered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 6:12

AndMordecaiH4782Proper Name MasculinecameagainH7725Verbtotheking'sH4428Noun Masculine gateH8179Noun MasculineButHamanH2001Proper Name Masculine hastedH1765VerbtohishouseH1004Noun Masculine mourningH57AdjectiveandhavinghisheadH7218Noun Masculine coveredH2645Verb

Commentary for Esther 6:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 6:12

Summary

Mordecai returns home while Haman grieves

Place

Persia

Event

Haman mourns his humiliation

Estimated Time Period

c. 5th century BC