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Esther, 6

1. That night the king could not sleep; he called for the Record Book, or Annals, to be brought and read to him.

1. On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

2. They contained an account of how Mordecai had denounced Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs serving as Guards of the Threshold, who had plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

2. And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.

3. 'And what honour and dignity', the king asked, 'was conferred on Mordecai for this?' 'Nothing has been done for him,' the gentlemen-in-waiting replied.

3. And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

4. The king then said, 'Who is outside in the antechamber?' Haman had, that very moment, entered the outer antechamber of the private apartments, to ask the king to have Mordecai hanged on the gallows which he had just put up for the purpose.

4. And the king said, Who [is] in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.

5. So the king's gentlemen-in-waiting replied, 'It is Haman out in the antechamber.' 'Bring him in,' the king said,

5. And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.

6. and, as soon as Haman came in, went on to ask, 'What is the right way to treat a man whom the king wishes to honour?' 'Whom', thought Haman, 'would the king wish to honour, if not me?'

6. So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?

7. So he replied, 'If the king wishes to honour someone,

7. And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,

8. royal robes should be brought from the king's wardrobe, and a horse from the king's stable, sporting a royal diadem on its head.

8. Let the royal apparel be brought which the king [useth] to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

9. The robes and horse should be entrusted to one of the noblest of the king's officers-of-state, who should then array the man whom the king wishes to honour and lead him on horseback through the city square, proclaiming before him: "This is the way a man shall be treated whom the king wished to honour."'

9. And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man [withal] whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

10. 'Hurry,' the king said to Haman, 'take the robes and the horse, and do everything you have just said to Mordecai the Jew, who works at the Chancellery. On no account leave out anything that you have mentioned.'

10. Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, [and] take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.

11. So taking the robes and the horse, Haman arrayed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square, proclaiming before him: 'This is the way a man shall be treated whom the king wishes to honour.'

11. Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

12. After this Mordecai returned to the Chancellery, while Haman went hurrying home in dejection and covering his face.

12. And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

13. He told his wife Zeresh and all his friends what had just happened. His wife Zeresh and his friends said, 'You are beginning to fall, and Mordecai to rise; if he is Jewish, you will never get the better of him. With him against you, your fall is certain.'

13. And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every [thing] that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai [be] of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

14. While they were still talking, the king's officers arrived in a hurry to escort Haman to the banquet that Esther was giving.

14. 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.



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Alaviitteet:

6:1-2 - The king, unable to sleep, requests that the records be read. This demonstrates God's sovereignty, using even insomnia to promote justice and remember the good deeds of Mordecai (see also Psalm 121:3-4 and Proverbs 21:1).

6:3-4 - The king discovers that Mordecai was not rewarded for saving his life. This revelation highlights the importance of recognizing and rewarding good deeds, showing that God does not forget what we do in His name (see also Hebrews 6:10 and Matthew 10:42).

6:5-11 - Haman is used as an unwitting instrument to honor Mordecai, revealing divine irony. This turn of events shows how God can turn situations around in favor of His servants (see also Psalm 37:1-2 and Galatians 6:7).

6:12-14 - Mordecai returns to the palace, and Haman is humiliated. This humiliation is a reminder that pride leads to downfall, while humility is rewarded. God's sovereignty prevails over human arrogance (see also Proverbs 16:18 and Luke 14:11).

06:14 - Haman receives warning of the impending calamity that awaits him. This underscores the idea that evil plots against God's people will not prosper and that divine justice always prevails (see also Psalm 37:12-15 and Romans 12:19).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Esther, 6:

Esther chapter 6 narrates a surprising turn of events. How does God intervene in unexpected ways? The text recounts the king's insomnia, the discovery of Mordecai's unrewarded loyalty, and Haman's humiliation. This tongue-in-cheek chapter explores themes of divine providence, poetic justice, and the reversal of fortunes. Esther 6 demonstrates how God can use seemingly trivial circumstances for His purposes. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the providential themes of this surprising chapter.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride comes before destruction; the haughty spirit, before the fall." - This proverb reflects the fate of Haman in Esther 6, where his pride precedes his humiliation.

Luke 14:11: "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." - This teaching of Jesus echoes the contrast between Mordecai's exaltation and Haman's humiliation in Esther 6.

Psalms 75:7: "But it is God who judges: He humiliates one and exalts another." - This verse reflects the reversal of fortunes seen in Esther 6, where God elevates Mordecai and humbles Haman.

1 Samuel 2:30: "Therefore, the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: 'I promised that the members of your household would serve me forever.' But now the Lord declares: 'Far be it from me! I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be despised.'" - This statement from God to Eli reflects the principle seen in Esther 6, where Mordecai is honored for his faithfulness.

Matthew 6:4: "so that your alms are given in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - This verse reflects how Mordecai's secret good deed (Esther 2:21-23) is finally publicly rewarded in Esther 6.

FAQ:

What happened when the king couldn't sleep and read the book of chronicles?

The king read about the conspiracy against him, which Mordecai prevented. This led to the decision to publicly honor Mordecai, which changed the fate of Esther and the Jewish people. (Esther 6:1-3)

How was Haman forced to honor Mordecai?

The king ordered Haman to take Mordecai through the streets of the city in a royal chariot, proclaiming the honor he deserved, which was a great humiliation for Haman. (Esther 6:10-12)

How did Haman react to the humiliation he suffered?

Haman was in despair and told his wife and friends about his humiliation, receiving a warning that he would not win the battle against Mordecai. (Esther 6:13-14)

What did the king ask Haman about how to reward someone who pleased the king?

Haman, believing the king was talking about him, suggested a great honor. The king then ordered Haman to do exactly what he suggested, but for Mordecai, not for himself. (Esther 6:6-11)


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