Esther 6:7 · KJV
"And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,"
King James Version
What does Esther 6:7 mean? →Passage Context
5And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.
6So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?
7And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,
8Let 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:
9And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to seek recognition?
2
How do you balance humility with ambition?
3
When have you put your desires above others' needs?
Life Application
faith
Consider how God sees your heart's intentions. Are you seeking His glory or your own?
work
Reflect on how you can serve others without seeking personal gain.
People in This Verse
HamanOT
Haman was a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire and a key antagonist in the Book of Esther. His plot to annihilate the Jews demonstrates the dangers of pride and prejudice.
First appearance: Esther 3:1
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