Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared. New Living Translation While they were still talking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. English Standard Version While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had prepared. Berean Standard Bible While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. King James Bible And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. New King James Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. New American Standard Bible While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. NASB 1995 While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. NASB 1977 While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Legacy Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs reached Haman’s home and hastily brought Haman to the feast which Esther had prepared. Amplified Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs (attendants) arrived and hurriedly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Christian Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. Holman Christian Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the eunuchs of the king arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. American Standard Version While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. Contemporary English Version They were still talking, when the king's servants came and quickly took Haman to the dinner that Esther had prepared. English Revised Version While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. GOD'S WORD® Translation While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the dinner Esther had prepared. Good News Translation While they were still talking, the palace eunuchs arrived in a hurry to take Haman to Esther's banquet. International Standard Version While they were still talking to him, the king's eunuchs arrived, and they quickly took him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Majority Standard Bible While they were still speaking with Haman, the king?s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. NET Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. New Heart English Bible While they were yet talking with him, the king's eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Webster's Bible Translation And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. World English Bible While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and hurry to bring in Haman to the banquet that Esther has made. Young's Literal Translation They are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and haste to bring in Haman unto the banquet that Esther hath made. Smith's Literal Translation They yet speaking with him, and the king's eunuchs drew near, and they will hasten to bring Haman to the drinking which Esther made. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs they were yet speaking, the king's eunuchs came, and compelled him to go quickly to the banquet which the queen had prepared. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible While they were speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet Esther had prepared. New Revised Standard Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd while he was still talking with them, the king's couriers arrived and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had pre pared. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when he was speaking with them, the Runners of the King arrived, and they hastened Haman to the banquet that Esthir had made. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hastened to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. Brenton Septuagint Translation While they were yet speaking, the chamberlains arrived, to hasten Aman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mordecai is Honored…13Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” 14While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Cross References Esther 7:1-10 So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen, / and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” / Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life as my petition, and the lives of my people as my request. ... Esther 5:9-14 That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. / Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, / Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. ... Daniel 6:14-16 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. 1 Samuel 25:32-34 Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. / Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Psalm 7:14-16 Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. / He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 37:12-15 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ... Psalm 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Acts 12:20-23 Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. / On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” ... Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Treasury of Scripture And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. hasted to bring. Esther 5:8,14 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said… Deuteronomy 32:35,36 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste… Jump to Previous Arrived Banquet Chamberlains Esther Eunuchs Feast Haman Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Hurried King's Prepared Ready Servants TalkingJump to Next Arrived Banquet Chamberlains Esther Eunuchs Feast Haman Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Hurried King's Prepared Ready Servants TalkingEsther 6 1. Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.4. Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, 10. gives counsel that he might do him honor. 12. Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny. While they were still speaking with Haman This phrase occurs during a pivotal moment in the narrative. Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, is in conversation with his family and friends, likely discussing his plans and recent events. The timing is significant, as it underscores the suddenness of the unfolding events. In the broader biblical context, this moment highlights the theme of divine providence, where God orchestrates events behind the scenes. The abrupt interruption serves as a narrative device to heighten tension and anticipation. the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared Persons / Places / Events 1. HamanA high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, known for his plot to annihilate the Jews. His pride and hatred for Mordecai set the stage for his downfall. 2. The King's Eunuchs Servants of King Xerxes who play a role in the unfolding events by escorting Haman to Esther's banquet. Their presence signifies the urgency and authority of the king's command. 3. Esther The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously plans a banquet to reveal Haman's plot to the king. Her wisdom and bravery are central to the account. 4. The Banquet A strategic event prepared by Esther to expose Haman's evil intentions. It serves as a turning point in the account, leading to the deliverance of the Jewish people. 5. King Xerxes The ruler of the Persian Empire, whose decisions are pivotal in the account. His favor towards Esther and Mordecai contrasts with his initial trust in Haman. Teaching Points Divine Timing and ProvidenceGod's timing is perfect, as seen in the arrival of the eunuchs just as Haman's fate is being sealed. Trust in God's providence even when circumstances seem dire. The Consequences of Pride Haman's downfall is a stark reminder of the dangers of pride. Cultivate humility and seek God's guidance in all endeavors. Courage in Adversity Esther's bravery in confronting Haman's plot encourages believers to stand firm in their faith and convictions, even in the face of great risk. The Power of Preparation Esther's careful planning of the banquet highlights the importance of preparation and wisdom in addressing challenges. Seek God's wisdom in planning and decision-making.Verse 14. - Came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman. This is a custom not elsewhere mentioned as Persian, but quite in accordance with Oriental ideas. The polite host sends his servants to escort guests of importance from their own homes to the place of entertainment.
Hebrew While they were stillעוֹדָם֙ (‘ō·w·ḏām) Adverb | third person masculine plural Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more speaking מְדַבְּרִ֣ים (mə·ḏab·bə·rîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with [Haman], עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with the king's הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king eunuchs וְסָרִיסֵ֥י (wə·sā·rî·sê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state arrived הִגִּ֑יעוּ (hig·gî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike and rushed וַיַּבְהִ֙לוּ֙ (way·yaḇ·hi·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously [him] הָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the banquet הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֖ה (ham·miš·teh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4960: Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Esther אֶסְתֵּֽר׃ (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel had prepared. עָשְׂתָ֥ה (‘ā·śə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Esther 6:14 NIVEsther 6:14 NLT Esther 6:14 ESV Esther 6:14 NASB Esther 6:14 KJV Esther 6:14 BibleApps.com Esther 6:14 Biblia Paralela Esther 6:14 Chinese Bible Esther 6:14 French Bible Esther 6:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 6:14 While they were yet talking with him (Est Esth. Es) |
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