Esther 9:14
New International Version
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they impaled the ten sons of Haman.

New Living Translation
So the king agreed, and the decree was announced in Susa. And they impaled the bodies of Haman’s ten sons.

English Standard Version
So the king commanded this to be done. A decree was issued in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.

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

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

New King James Version
So the king commanded this to be done; the decree was issued in Shushan, and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.

New American Standard Bible
So the king commanded that it was to be done so; and an edict was issued in Susa, and Haman’s ten sons were hanged.

NASB 1995
So the king commanded that it should be done so; and an edict was issued in Susa, and Haman’s ten sons were hanged.

NASB 1977
So the king commanded that it should be done so; and an edict was issued in Susa, and Haman’s ten sons were hanged.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the king said that it should be done so; and a law was given in Susa, and Haman’s 10 sons were hanged.

Amplified Bible
So the king commanded it to be done; the decree was given in Susa, and they hanged [the bodies of] Haman’s ten sons.

Christian Standard Bible
The king gave the orders for this to be done, so a law was announced in Susa, and they hung the bodies of Haman’s ten sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king gave the orders for this to be done, so a law was announced in Susa, and they hung the bodies of Haman’s 10 sons.

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

Contemporary English Version
King Xerxes did what Esther had requested, and the bodies of Haman's sons were hung in Susa.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king commanded this, issuing a decree in Susa. And so they hung Haman's ten sons [on poles].

Good News Translation
The king ordered this to be done, and the proclamation was issued in Susa. The bodies of Haman's ten sons were publicly displayed.

International Standard Version
The king said, "Let this be done." So an edict was issued in Susa, and Haman's ten sons were hanged on poles.

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

NET Bible
So the king issued orders for this to be done. A law was passed in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.

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

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

World English Bible
The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Susa; and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king commands [for it] to be done so; and a law is given in Shushan, and they have hanged the ten sons of Haman.

Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith -- 'to be done so;' and a law is given in Shushan, and the ten sons of Haman they have hanged.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will say to do this. And the edict will be given in Shushan; and they hung the ten sons of Haman.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king commanded that it should be so done. And forthwith the edict was hung up in Susan, and the ten sons of Aman were hanged.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
The king then gave an order that this be done, and the decree was published in Susa. So the ten sons of Haman were impaled,

New Revised Standard Version
So the king commanded this to be done; a decree was issued in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the king commanded it so to be done; and the decree was given in Shushan, and the ten sons of Ha man were hanged.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King said: “They shall do so.” And the commandment was commanded in Shushan, and the ten sons of Haman they hanged on crosses.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the king commanded it so to be done; and a decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he permitted it to be so done; and he gave up to the Jews of the city the bodies of the sons of Aman to hang.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Haman's Sons Hanged
13Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, may the Jews in Susa also have tomorrow to carry out today’s edict, and may the bodies of Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.” 14So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman. 15On the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, the Jews in Susa came together again and put to death three hundred men there, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.…

Cross References
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 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.

Esther 7:10
So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.

Esther 2:23
After the report had been investigated and verified, both officials were hanged on the gallows. And all this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king.

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.

1 Samuel 15:33
But Samuel declared: “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal.

Deuteronomy 25:19
When the LORD your God gives you rest from the enemies around you in the land that He is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget!

Joshua 10:26
After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening.

2 Samuel 21:6-9
let seven of his male descendants be delivered to us so that we may hang them before the LORD at Gibeah of Saul, the chosen of the LORD.” “I will give them to you,” said the king. / Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. / But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. ...

2 Kings 11:14-16
And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death.

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.

Proverbs 11:8
The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

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.

Matthew 27:25
All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”

Acts 12:23
Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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Esther 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.














So the king commanded that this be done.
This phrase highlights the authority of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) in the Persian Empire. The king's command reflects the irreversible nature of Persian law, as seen in Esther 1:19 and Daniel 6:8. The king's decision aligns with the divine providence seen throughout the Book of Esther, where God’s unseen hand guides events to protect His people. The king's command also demonstrates the fulfillment of justice against those who sought to destroy the Jews, echoing the biblical principle of reaping what one sows (Galatians 6:7).

An edict was issued in Susa,
Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, was a significant city in ancient times, known for its grandeur and as a center of political power. The issuance of an edict in Susa underscores the formal and official nature of the decree, ensuring that it was communicated throughout the empire. This reflects the administrative efficiency of the Persian Empire, which had a sophisticated system for disseminating royal decrees, as seen in Esther 3:12-15. The edict's issuance in Susa also emphasizes the reversal of Haman's earlier decree against the Jews, showcasing God's deliverance and the theme of reversal found throughout the book.

and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.
The hanging of Haman's ten sons signifies the complete downfall of Haman's lineage and the eradication of his influence. In ancient Persia, hanging was a common form of execution, often involving impalement or display on a gallows, as a public demonstration of justice. This act fulfills the retributive justice seen in Esther 7:10, where Haman himself was hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. The destruction of Haman's sons also parallels the biblical theme of the defeat of the enemies of God's people, reminiscent of the Amalekites' fate, Haman's ancestral lineage (Exodus 17:14-16). This event foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, as seen in Colossians 2:15, where Christ disarms the powers and authorities, triumphing over them by the cross.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)
The Persian king who reigned during the events of the Book of Esther. He is known for his opulent lifestyle and for making significant decisions based on the counsel of others.

2. Esther
The Jewish queen of Persia who bravely intervened to save her people from annihilation. Her courage and faith are central themes in the book.

3. Haman
The antagonist of the account, an Agagite who plotted to destroy the Jews. His downfall is a pivotal moment in the account.

4. Mordecai
Esther's cousin and guardian, who played a crucial role in uncovering Haman's plot and guiding Esther in her actions.

5. Susa (Shushan)
The capital city of the Persian Empire where the events of Esther take place. It is the location where the edict was issued and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.
Teaching Points
Divine Justice
God's justice prevails even when evil seems to have the upper hand. The hanging of Haman's sons serves as a reminder that God will ultimately right the wrongs and bring justice.

Courage and Faith
Esther's actions demonstrate the power of courage and faith in God. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their convictions, trusting that God is in control.

The Consequences of Pride
Haman's downfall is a stark warning against pride and plotting evil. Pride leads to destruction, and humility is essential for walking rightly with God.

The Role of Leadership
King Ahasuerus's decisions, influenced by Esther and Mordecai, show the importance of wise counsel and leadership. Leaders are called to seek God's wisdom in their decisions.Verse 14. - They hanged the ten sons of Haman. Exposure on a cross was regarded as a deep disgrace, and was a punishment often inflicted by the Persians on persons killed in some other way (see Herod., 3:125; 7:238; Xen., 'Anab.,' 3. 1, § 17; Pint., 'Vit. Artax.,' § 17).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the king
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

commanded
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

that this
כֵּ֔ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

be done.
לְהֵֽעָשׂ֣וֹת (lə·hê·‘ā·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

An edict
דָּ֖ת (dāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1881: A royal edict, statute

was issued
וַתִּנָּתֵ֥ן (wat·tin·nā·ṯên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

in Susa,
בְּשׁוּשָׁ֑ן (bə·šū·šān)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7800: Susa -- residence of person kings

and they hanged
תָּלֽוּ׃ (tā·lū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8518: To suspend

the ten
עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6235: Ten

sons
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Haman.
הָמָ֖ן (hā·mān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent


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