Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the king took his signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. New Living Translation The king agreed, confirming his decision by removing his signet ring from his finger and giving it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. English Standard Version So the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. Berean Standard Bible So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. King James Bible And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. New King James Version So the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. New American Standard Bible Then the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. NASB 1995 Then the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. NASB 1977 Then the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king removed his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the adversary of the Jews. Amplified Bible Then the king removed his signet ring from his hand [that is, the special ring which was used to seal his letters] and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. Christian Standard Bible The king removed his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king removed his signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jewish people. American Standard Version And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. Contemporary English Version The king handed his official ring to Haman, who hated the Jews, and the king told him, English Revised Version And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. GOD'S WORD® Translation At that, the king removed his signet ring and gave it to Haman, the enemy of the Jews. (Haman was the son of Hammedatha and was from Agag.) Good News Translation The king took off his ring, which was used to stamp proclamations and make them official, and gave it to the enemy of the Jewish people, Haman son of Hammedatha, the descendant of Agag. International Standard Version The king removed his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Hammedatha the Agagite's son Haman, the enemy of the Jewish people. Majority Standard Bible So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. NET Bible So the king removed his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, who was hostile toward the Jews. New Heart English Bible The king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. Webster's Bible Translation And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews enemy. World English Bible The king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king turns aside his signet from off his hand, and gives it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, adversary of the Jews; Young's Literal Translation And the king turneth aside his signet from off his hand, and giveth it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, adversary of the Jews; Smith's Literal Translation And the king will remove the signet ring from his hand, and will give it to Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, to press the Jews. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king took the ring that he used, from his own hand, and gave it to Aman, the son of Amadathi of the race of Agag, the enemy of the Jews, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The king took the signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. New Revised Standard Version So the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king took his ring from his hand and gave it to Haman the son of Hammadatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The King took the ring from his hand and he gave it to Haman, son of Hammadath the Aggagite, the enemy of the Jews. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king took off his ring, and gave it into the hands of Aman, to seal the decrees against the Jews. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Haman Plots Against the Jews…9If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” 10So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. 11“Keep your money,” said the king to Haman. “These people are given to you to do with them as you please.”… Cross References Esther 8:2 The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman. Genesis 41:42 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. Daniel 6:17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed. 1 Kings 21:8 Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. Genesis 41:40-44 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / 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. ... Esther 8:8 Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.” Esther 8:10 Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares. Esther 8:15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. Esther 9:24-25 For Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had cast the Pur (that is, the lot) to crush and destroy them. / But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. 1 Samuel 24:6 So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” 1 Samuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” 2 Samuel 1:14 So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” John 19:15 At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Treasury of Scripture And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. took. Esther 8:2,8 And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman… Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; enemy. Esther 7:6 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen. Jump to Previous Adversary Agagite Ag'agite Enemy Finger Haman Hammedatha Hammeda'tha Hand Hater Jews Ring Signet TurnethJump to Next Adversary Agagite Ag'agite Enemy Finger Haman Hammedatha Hammeda'tha Hand Hater Jews Ring Signet TurnethEsther 3 1. Haman, advanced by the king, and despised by Mordecai, seeks revenge upon the Jews.7. He casts lots. 8. He obtains by false accusations a decree of the king to put the Jews to death. So the king removed the signet ring from his finger The signet ring was a symbol of royal authority and power. In ancient Persia, the king's signet ring was used to seal official documents, signifying the king's approval and making the decree irrevocable. This act of removing the ring and giving it to another person was a significant transfer of authority. In the biblical context, it shows the king's trust in Haman and his willingness to delegate significant power to him. This act is reminiscent of Pharaoh giving his signet ring to Joseph in Genesis 41:42, symbolizing a similar transfer of authority. and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite the enemy of the Jews Persons / Places / Events 1. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)The Persian king who reigned over a vast empire. He is known for his impulsive decisions, such as giving Haman the authority to act against the Jews. 2. Haman The son of Hammedatha, identified as an Agagite. He is the antagonist in the account, harboring deep hatred for the Jews, particularly Mordecai. 3. The Signet Ring A symbol of authority and power. By giving it to Haman, King Ahasuerus essentially granted him the power to act on behalf of the king. 4. The Jews The people of God living in exile in Persia. They are the target of Haman's plot due to his personal vendetta against Mordecai. 5. Agagite This term connects Haman to Agag, the king of the Amalekites, historical enemies of Israel. This background adds depth to Haman's enmity towards the Jews. Teaching Points The Danger of Unchecked PowerThe king's decision to give Haman his signet ring without questioning his motives shows the potential dangers of unchecked authority. Believers should be cautious about whom they empower and ensure accountability in leadership. Historical Enmity and Spiritual Warfare Haman's identity as an Agagite reminds us of the spiritual battles that often have historical roots. Christians should be aware of the spiritual warfare that persists and rely on God's strength to overcome. God's Sovereignty in Adversity Despite the dire situation, God's hand is at work. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He can turn even the most challenging circumstances for His glory and our good. The Importance of Identity Haman's hatred for the Jews was partly due to their distinct identity. Christians are called to maintain their identity in Christ, even when facing opposition. The Role of Intercession The unfolding events in Esther highlight the importance of intercession. Believers are encouraged to pray fervently for God's intervention in times of crisis.Verse 10. - The king took his ring from his hand. Rather, "took his signet from his hand." This may have been a ring, for signet-rings were known to the Persians, but is perhaps more likely to have been a cylinder, like that of Darius, his father, which is now in the British Museum ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 4. p. 182). And gave it unto Haman. Thus giving him the power of making whatsoever edicts he pleased, since nothing was requisite to give authority to an edict but the impression of the royal seal (see Herod., 3:128). For similar acts of confidence see Genesis 41:42; Esther 8:2. The Jews' enemy. Rather, "persecutor." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the kingהַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king removed וַיָּ֧סַר (way·yā·sar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside the signet ring טַבַּעְתּ֖וֹ (ṭab·ba‘·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind from מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his finger יָד֑וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and gave וַֽיִּתְּנָ֗הּ (way·yit·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it to Haman לְהָמָ֧ן (lə·hā·mān) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hammedatha, הַמְּדָ֛תָא (ham·mə·ḏā·ṯā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4099: Hammedatha including the article the Agagite, הָאֲגָגִ֖י (hā·’ă·ḡā·ḡî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 91: Agagite -- a descriptive term for Haman the enemy צֹרֵ֥ר (ṣō·rêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped of the Jews. הַיְּהוּדִֽים׃ (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish Links Esther 3:10 NIVEsther 3:10 NLT Esther 3:10 ESV Esther 3:10 NASB Esther 3:10 KJV Esther 3:10 BibleApps.com Esther 3:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 3:10 Chinese Bible Esther 3:10 French Bible Esther 3:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 3:10 The king took his ring from his (Est Esth. 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