Esther 9:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the king ordered it to be done: the decree was announced in Shushan, and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The king granted Esther's request and ordered that Haman's ten sons be executed and displayed publicly in the capital city.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the second day of fighting that Queen Esther had requested from King Ahasuerus. After the Jews defended themselves on the first day, Esther asked for one more day and for Haman's sons to be hanged publicly. In ancient Persian culture, hanging bodies after execution was a way to publicly shame enemies and serve as a warning to others.

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Esther 2:8

So when the king's command and order was announced, and many young women were brought together to the palace in Shushan under Hegai's care, Esther was also taken to the king's house and placed under Hegai's supervision, since he was in charge of the women.

Esther 8:14

So the messengers riding on mules and camels went out quickly, hurried along by the king's command. The official order was announced at the palace in Susa.

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