Translations
Modern
…have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head.
Traditional
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:
Literal
…let them bring a garment of royalty that the king has clothed himself, and a horse that the king has ridden upon it, and that a crown of royalty has been given on its head,
Latin
…debet indui vestibus regiis, et imponi super equum, qui de sella regis est, et accipere regium diadema super caput suum:
Original
Hebrew
English
…have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head.
Notes
Haman loved public praise and recognition. He wanted to be honored like a king, to wear royal clothes, and to ride the king’s horse. In short, he wanted to be king for a day. Haman believed another of the king’s top officials would honor him through the streets of Susa. Instead, Haman had to honor Mordecai in that role (Esther 6:10).
Glossary
Topics
Ambition: Haman Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Crown: Worn by Kings Dress: Presents Made of Changes of Clothes God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The King: Extensive Livestock of Mordecai: Informs Ahasuerus of a Conspiracy Against his Life and is Rewarded The Horse: Kings and Princes Rode On