Esther 8:6

For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Esther 8:6

BSB
For how could I bear to see the disaster that would befall my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my kindred?"
AKJV
For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come to my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?
CPDV
For how will I be able to endure the murder and execution of my people?"
ERV
for how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?
NHEB
For how can I endure to see the disaster that would come to my people? How can I endure to see the destruction of my relatives?"
SMT
For how shall I be able and I looked upon the evil which shall be found with my people? And how shall I be able and I looked upon the destruction of my kindred?

Commentary for Esther 8:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 8:6
Summary
Esther's anguish over impending massacre
Place
Shushan palace
Event
Esther expresses her people's plight
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Lament