Esther 9:14

And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 9:14

BSB

So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.

AKJV

And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

CPDV

And the king instructed that it should be so done. And immediately the edict was hung up in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hung up.

ERV

And the king commanded it so to be done: and a decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

NHEB

The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

SMT

And the king will say to do this. And the edict will be given in Shushan; and they hung the ten sons of Haman.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 9:14

AndthekingH4428Noun Masculine commandedH559VerbitsotobedoneH6213VerbandthedecreeH1881Noun FemininewasgivenH5414VerbatShushanH7800Proper Name LocationandtheyhangedH8518Verb Haman'sH2001Proper Name Masculine tenH6235Noun sonsH1121Noun Masculine

Commentary for Esther 9:14

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

Overview of Esther 9:14

Summary

King fulfills Esther's request for public execution

Place

Shushan

Event

Sons publicly executed

Estimated Time Period

c. 478 BC