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Esther 6:2

Esther 6:1 nasb — During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they w…

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"During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king."

— Esther 6:1, NASB

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Esther 6 — Context

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During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.

2

It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.

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The king said, "What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?" Then the king's servants who attended him said, "Nothing has been done for him."

4

So the king said, "Who is in the court?" Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the king's palace in order to speak to the king about hanging Mordecai on the gallows which he had prepared for him.

Esther 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 6:1 say?
Esther 6:1 in the NASB reads: “During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.”
Where is Esther 6:1 in the Bible?
Esther 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 6:1.
What translation should I read Esther 6:1 in?
Esther 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 6:1?
Esther 6:1 reads (NASB): “During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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