Esther 9:13 · KJV

"Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.

¹²And 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.

¹³Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.

¹⁴And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

¹⁵For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.

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Reflection Questions

How do you advocate for others in need?

What does it mean for you to seek justice?

When have you had to make a difficult request for someone else?

Life Application

advocacy

Think about ways you can advocate for those who are marginalized or in need.

courage

Reflect on the courage it takes to stand up for others and how you can embody that in your life.

People in This Verse

EstherOT

Esther, originally named Hadassah, was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. Her story illustrates themes of bravery and identity.

First appearance: Esther 2:5

Places in This Verse

Shushan(Susa, Iran today)

Shushan was the capital of the Persian Empire, known for its grandeur and significance in Jewish history during the exile.

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