Esther 6:12 net — Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his hea…

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"Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head."

— Esther 6:12, NET Bible

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Esther 6 — Context

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Then let this clothing and this horse be given to one of the king’s noble officials. Let him then clothe the man whom the king wishes to honor, and let him lead him about through the plaza of the city on the horse, calling before him,‘So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!’”

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The king then said to Haman,“Go quickly! Take the clothing and the horse, just as you have described, and do as you just indicated to Mordecai the Jew who sits at the king’s gate. Don’t neglect a single thing of all that you have said.”

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So Haman took the clothing and the horse, and he clothed Mordecai. He led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city, calling before him,“So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!”

12

Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.

13

Haman then related to his wife Zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. These wise men, along with his wife Zeresh, said to him,“If indeed this Mordecai before whom you have begun to fall is Jewish, you will not prevail against him. No, you will surely fall before him!”

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While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to 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 NET Bible reads: “Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.”
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 (NET): “Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.” 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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