Translations
Modern
So the king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” “Bring him in,” ordered the king.
Traditional
And the king’s servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.
Literal
And the young men of the king said to him, “Behold, Haman is standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.”
Latin
Responderunt pueri: Aman stat in atrio. Dixitque rex: Ingrediatur.
Original
Hebrew
English
So the king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” “Bring him in,” ordered the king.
Notes
As the king thought about how to honor Mordecai, Haman came to request Mordecai's death. Ironically, the king asked Haman for advice on how to reward Mordecai.
People
Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews
Glossary
Topics
Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Mordecai: Informs Ahasuerus of a Conspiracy Against his Life and is Rewarded