And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.
When the matter was investigated, the truth was discovered. So both men were executed by hanging, and this event was recorded in the official royal records that were kept for the king.
This verse describes how two conspirators against the king were caught, executed, and their punishment was officially recorded in the royal chronicles.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, set in the ancient Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus, two of his eunuchs plotted to assassinate him as part of internal palace intrigue. Mordecai, a Jewish exile living in Susa, overheard the conspiracy and reported it to Queen Esther, who then informed the king. An official investigation verified the plot, resulting in the execution of the conspirators and the event being documented in the royal chronicles for future reference.
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