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Esther 6:14 cpdv — As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen h…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen had prepared. "

— Esther 6:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Esther 6 — Context

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And so Haman took the robe and the horse, and arraying Mordecai in the street of the city, and setting him on the horse, he went before him and cried out, “He is worthy of this honor, whom the king has decided to honor.”

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And Mordecai returned to the palace door. And Haman hurried to go to his house, mourning and hiding his head.

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And he explained to Zeresh his wife and to his friends all that had happened to him. And the wise men, whom he held in counsel, and his wife, answered him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is from the offspring of the Jews, you will not be able to withstand him, but you will fall in his sight.”

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As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen had prepared.

Esther 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 6:14 say?
Esther 6:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen had prepared. ”
Where is Esther 6:14 in the Bible?
Esther 6:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 6, verse 14.
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 6:14.
What translation should I read Esther 6:14 in?
Esther 6:14 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 6:14?
Esther 6:14 reads (CPDV): “As they were still speaking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and compelled him to go quickly to the feast, which the queen had prepared. ” 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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