Esther 6:12 kjv — And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

King James Version

"And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered."

— Esther 6:12, King James Version

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Esther 6 — Context

9

And 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.

10

Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.

11

Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

12

And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

13

And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

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And while they were yet talking with him, came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Esther 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 6:12 say?
Esther 6:12 in the King James Version reads: “And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.”
Where is Esther 6:12 in the Bible?
Esther 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 6, verse 12.
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 6:12.
What translation should I read Esther 6:12 in?
Esther 6:12 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 6:12?
Esther 6:12 reads (KJV): “And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.” 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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