Translations
Modern
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.
Traditional
And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.
Literal
And the king said to do so, and the law was given in Susa, and they hanged ten sons of Haman.
Latin
Præcepitque rex ut ita fieret. Statimque in Susan pependit edictum, et decem filii Aman suspensi sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.
Notes
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa: The king did not want fighting groups in the palace planning to kill each other.
People
Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews
Places
Susa: Capital city of the Persian Empire
Glossary
Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Criminal Law and Punishment Hammedatha Susa