Esther 9:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 9:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 9:14 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 9:14 — KJV
“And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.”
— Esther 9:14 (KJV)
Esther 9:14 in Context — About the Book of Esther
Esther never mentions God's name, yet His providence saturates every scene. A Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia just in time to stop a genocide, risking her life with the words: if I perish, I perish. It is the book for anyone positioned by God for such a time as this.
Cross-References for Esther 9:14
“The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:14: king, decree, given
“And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:14: king, done, shushan
“Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Whatsoever...: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:14: king, commanded, done
“So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:14: king, decree, given
“Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:14: king, done, given
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