New International Version The number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king that same day. New Living Translation That very day, when the king was informed of the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa, English Standard Version That very day the number of those killed in Susa the citadel was reported to the king. Berean Standard Bible On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king, Berean Literal Bible In that day, the number of the slain in Susa the citadel was brought before the face of the king. King James Bible On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. New King James Version On that day the number of those who were killed in Shushan the citadel was brought to the king. New American Standard Bible On that day the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa was reported to the king. NASB 1995 On that day the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa was reported to the king. NASB 1977 On that day the number of those who were killed in Susa the capital was reported to the king. Legacy Standard Bible On that day the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa came to the king. Amplified Bible On that day the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa was reported to the king. Berean Annotated Bible On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa (lily) was reported to the king, Christian Standard Bible On that day the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king. American Standard Version On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Contemporary English Version Later that day, someone told the king how many people had been killed in Susa. English Revised Version On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. GOD'S WORD® Translation On that day the number of those killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king. Good News Translation That same day the number of people killed in Susa was reported to the king. International Standard Version On that day the number of those slain in Susa the capital was reported to the king. NET Bible On that same day the number of those killed in Susa the citadel was brought to the king's attention. New Heart English Bible On that day, the number of those who were slain in the citadel of Shushan was brought before the king. Webster's Bible Translation On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king, World English Bible On that day, the number of those who were slain in the citadel of Susa was brought before the king. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn that day has come the number of the slain in Shushan the palace before the king, Berean Literal Bible In that day, the number of the slain in Susa the citadel was brought before the face of the king. Young's Literal Translation On that day hath come the number of the slain in Shushan the palace before the king, Smith's Literal Translation In that day came the number of those slain in Shushan the fortress before the king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd presently the number of them that were killed in Susan was brought to the king. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible On the same day, when the number of those killed in the royal precinct of Susa was reported to the king, New Revised Standard Version That very day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the number of the slain in Shushan the Palace came in before the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the castle was brought before the king. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the number of them that perished in Susa was rendered to the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Haman's Sons Hanged11On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king, 12who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.”… Cross References On that day Esther 8:1 That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her. Esther 8:13 A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Esther 3:13 And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. the number of those killed 2 Samuel 18:7 There the people of Israel were defeated by David’s servants, and the slaughter was great that day—twenty thousand men. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! in the citadel of Susa Esther 2:5 Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish. Esther 1:2 In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. Daniel 8:2 And in the vision I saw myself in the citadel of Susa, in the province of Elam. I saw in the vision that I was beside the Ulai Canal. was reported to the king, 2 Samuel 18:31 Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king hear the good news: Today the LORD has avenged you of all who rose up against you!” Esther 2:22 When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she informed the king on Mordecai’s behalf. Esther 8:11 By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 2:10 Esther did not reveal her people or her lineage, because Mordecai had instructed her not to do so. Esther 5:14 His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed. Esther 6:13 Haman 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.” Treasury of Scripture On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. was brought. Esther 9:11 On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Jump to Previous Capital Castle Citadel Death Fortress Killed Palace Reported Shushan Slain SusaJump to Next Capital Castle Citadel Death Fortress Killed Palace Reported Shushan Slain SusaEsther 9 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. On that day The thirteenth of Adar, appointed by Haman for the destruction of the Jews, became the day on which they were permitted to defend their lives. The intended massacre was overturned as the enemies of the Jews fell instead. Est 8:1 That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther… the number of those killed The casualties showed the extent of the opposition and the decisive victory granted to the Jews as they acted under the king’s revised decree. 2Sa 18:7 There the people of Israel were defeated… in the citadel of Susa The conflict reached Susa, the royal center of the Persian Empire and the location of Ahasuerus’s court. Events there carried particular significance because Esther and Mordecai’s influence was exercised from the heart of imperial authority. Est 2:5 Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man… was reported to the king, As ruler of the empire, Ahasuerus received an official account of the deaths in the capital. The report prepared the way for his conversation with Esther concerning the continuing threat against her people. 2Sa 18:31 Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king… Persons / Places / Events 1. EstherThe Jewish queen of Persia who played a crucial role in saving her people from destruction. Her courage and faith are central to the account. 2. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) The Persian king who reigned during the events of the Book of Esther. He is depicted as a powerful yet somewhat easily influenced ruler. 3. Haman The antagonist of the account, whose plot to annihilate the Jews is thwarted by Esther and Mordecai. 4. Mordecai Esther's cousin and guardian, who becomes a key figure in the Jewish community's deliverance. 5. The Citadel of Susa The fortified palace complex in the capital of the Persian Empire, where much of the account unfolds. Teaching Points Divine ProvidenceThe events in Esther 9:11 remind us of God's unseen hand in history, orchestrating events for His purposes and the protection of His people. Courage and Faith Esther's account encourages believers to act with courage and faith, trusting that God can use their actions to bring about His will. Justice and Retribution The downfall of Haman and the victory of the Jews illustrate the biblical principle that God will ultimately bring justice and vindicate His people. Community and Solidarity The Jewish community's unity in the face of adversity serves as a model for how believers should support one another in times of trial. The Power of Influence Esther's influence over King Ahasuerus demonstrates the impact one person can have when positioned by God for a specific purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 9:11?2. How does Esther 9:11 demonstrate God's justice and protection for His people? 3. What lessons on courage and faith can we learn from Esther 9:11? 4. How does Esther 9:11 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:3? 5. How can we apply the principles of Esther 9:11 in modern spiritual battles? 6. What role does divine intervention play in the events of Esther 9:11? 7. Why did the Jews not take the plunder in Esther 9:11? 8. How does Esther 9:11 reflect God's justice? 9. What historical evidence supports the events in Esther 9:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 9? Verse 11. - The number... was brought before the king. It was customary in all wars for the number of the slain to be carefully made out and recorded. In the Babylonian transcript of the Behistun Inscription the numbers are given with extreme exactness - e.g. 546, 2024, 4203, etc. On this occasion it would seem that only a rough calculation was made. Still the king took care to be informed on the subject, and the Jews, aware of this, were not left absolutely uncontrolled. Esther 9:11 captures the moment when God’s providential rescue becomes measurable history: on the very day of conflict, an exact count of defeated enemies in the empire’s capital is formally relayed to the throne. Every phrase testifies to God’s timely precision, the legitimacy of the Jews’ defense, the reach of divine protection into the world’s power centers, and the importance of truthful accountability before earthly rulers whose hearts God ultimately directs. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֗וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the number מִסְפַּ֧ר (mis·par) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration of those killed הַֽהֲרוּגִ֛ים (ha·hă·rū·ḡîm) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent in the citadel הַבִּירָ֖ה (hab·bî·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1002: A castle, palace of Susa בְּשׁוּשַׁ֥ן (bə·šū·šan) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7800: Susa -- residence of person kings was reported to לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the king, הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Additonal Resources Esther 9:11 Blue Letter BibleEsther 9:11 Bible Gateway Esther 9:11 Bible.com Esther 9:11 NIV |
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