Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided. New Living Translation So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and the king’s anger subsided. English Standard Version So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the wrath of the king abated. Berean Standard Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. King James Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. New King James Version So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s wrath subsided. New American Standard Bible So they hanged Haman on the wooden gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai, and the king’s anger subsided. NASB 1995 So they hanged Haman on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai, and the king’s anger subsided. NASB 1977 So they hanged Haman on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai, and the king’s anger subsided. Legacy Standard Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows which he had set up for Mordecai, and the king’s wrath subsided. Amplified Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger subsided. Christian Standard Bible They hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger subsided. Holman Christian Standard Bible They hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger subsided. American Standard Version So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Contemporary English Version At once, Haman was hanged on the gallows he had built to hang Mordecai, and the king calmed down. English Revised Version So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. GOD'S WORD® Translation So servants hung Haman's [dead body] on the very pole he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king got over his raging anger. Good News Translation So Haman was hanged on the gallows that he had built for Mordecai. Then the king's anger cooled down. International Standard Version So they hanged Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and then the king's anger subsided. Majority Standard Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. NET Bible So they hanged Haman on the very gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. The king's rage then abated. New Heart English Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Webster's Bible Translation So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. World English Bible So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s wrath was pacified. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they hang Haman on the tree that he had prepared for Mordecai, and the fury of the king has lain down. Young's Literal Translation And they hang Haman upon the tree that he had prepared for Mordecai, and the fury of the king hath lain down. Smith's Literal Translation And they will hang Haman upon the tree that he preps for Mordecai. And the wrath of the king subsided. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Aman was hanged on the gibbet, which he had prepared for Mardochai: and the king's wrath ceased. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible So they impaled Haman on the stake he had set up for Mordecai, and the anger of the king abated. New Revised Standard Version So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath appeased. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they hanged Haman on the cross that he constructed for Murdacai, and the wrath of the King was put to rest in that day. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath assuaged. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Aman was hanged on the gallows that had been prepared for Mardochaeus: and then the king's wrath was appeased. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Haman is Hanged…9Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. 10So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Cross References Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Psalm 7:15-16 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. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Psalm 9:15-16 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah Daniel 6:24 At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Psalm 37:14-15 The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. / But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. Job 18:7-10 His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up. / For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. / A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. ... Treasury of Scripture So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Then was the king's. Judges 15:7 And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. Ezekiel 5:13 Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them. Zechariah 6:8 Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country. Jump to Previous Abated Anger Appeased Assuaged Death Fury Gallows Haman Hang Hanged Hanging King's Lain Mordecai Mor'decai Pacified Pillar Prepared Subsided Tree WrathJump to Next Abated Anger Appeased Assuaged Death Fury Gallows Haman Hang Hanged Hanging King's Lain Mordecai Mor'decai Pacified Pillar Prepared Subsided Tree WrathEsther 7 1. Esther, entertaining the king and Haman, pleads for her own life, and her people's.5. She accuses Haman. 7. The king in his anger, understanding of the gallows Haman had made for Mordecai, 10. causes Haman to be hanged thereon. So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. This phrase highlights the principle of poetic justice, where Haman's evil intentions against Mordecai backfire upon himself. The gallows, likely a tall wooden structure, was intended for Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to Haman. This reflects the biblical theme of divine retribution, where God turns the plans of the wicked against them, as seen in Proverbs 26:27, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it." The historical context shows the Persian Empire's use of impalement or hanging as a form of execution, emphasizing the severity of Haman's punishment. This event also underscores the protection and providence of God over His people, a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Then the fury of the king subsided. Persons / Places / Events 1. HamanA high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plotted to annihilate the Jews. His pride and hatred led to his downfall. 2. Mordecai A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, and the cousin of Queen Esther. He refused to bow to Haman, which incited Haman's wrath. 3. Esther The Jewish queen of Persia who bravely intervened to save her people from Haman's plot. 4. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) The Persian king who was initially unaware of Haman's plot against the Jews but was persuaded by Esther to act against Haman. 5. The Gallows A structure Haman built to execute Mordecai, which ultimately became the instrument of his own execution. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod's justice prevails even when evil seems to have the upper hand. Haman's fate is a reminder that God sees and acts in His timing. Pride and Humility Haman's downfall was rooted in his pride. Scripture consistently warns against pride and exalts humility. Believers are encouraged to walk humbly with God. Courage and Advocacy Esther's courage to speak up for her people is a powerful example of advocacy. Christians are called to stand for truth and justice, even at personal risk. The Reversal of Fortunes The account of Esther highlights how God can reverse dire situations. Believers can trust in God's ability to turn circumstances around for His glory and our good. The Role of Providence God's providence is evident throughout the book of Esther, even though His name is not mentioned. This encourages believers to trust in God's unseen hand in their lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they hangedוַיִּתְלוּ֙ (way·yiṯ·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8518: To suspend Haman הָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the gallows הָעֵ֖ץ (hā·‘êṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood he had prepared הֵכִ֣ין (hê·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect for Mordecai. לְמָרְדֳּכָ֑י (lə·mā·rə·do·ḵāy) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther Then the fury וַחֲמַ֥ת (wa·ḥă·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison of the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king subsided. שָׁכָֽכָה׃ (šā·ḵā·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7918: To weave, a trap, to allay Links Esther 7:10 NIVEsther 7:10 NLT Esther 7:10 ESV Esther 7:10 NASB Esther 7:10 KJV Esther 7:10 BibleApps.com Esther 7:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 7:10 Chinese Bible Esther 7:10 French Bible Esther 7:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows (Est Esth. 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