Esther 6:3 net — The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him respon…

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"The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.”"

— Esther 6:3, NET Bible

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Esther 6 — Context

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The Turning Point: The King Honors Mordecai Throughout that night the king was unable to sleep, so he asked for the book containing the historical records to be brought. As the records were being read in the king’s presence,

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it was found written that Mordecai had disclosed that Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

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The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.”

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Then the king said,“Who is that in the courtyard?” Now Haman had come to the outer courtyard of the palace to suggest that the king hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had constructed for him.

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The king’s attendants said to him,“It is Haman who is standing in the courtyard.” The king said,“Let him enter.”

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So Haman came in, and the king said to him,“What should be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor?” Haman thought to himself,“Who is it that the king would want to honor more than me?”

Esther 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 6:3 say?
Esther 6:3 in the NET Bible reads: “The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.””
Where is Esther 6:3 in the Bible?
Esther 6:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 6, verse 3.
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 6:3.
What translation should I read Esther 6:3 in?
Esther 6:3 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 6:3?
Esther 6:3 reads (NET): “The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.”” 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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