Esther 6:8 cpdv — ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown upon his head. "

— Esther 6:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Esther 6 — Context

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The servants answered, “Haman is standing in the atrium.” And the king said, “Let him enter.”

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And when he had entered, he said to him, “What ought to be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor?” But Haman, thinking in his heart and supposing that the king would honor no one else but himself,

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answered, “The man whom the king wishes to honor,

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ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown upon his head.

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And let the first of the king’s rulers and sovereigns hold his horse, and, as they advance through the street of the city, proclaim before him and say, ‘Thus shall he be honored, whom the king decides to honor.’ ”

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And the king said to him, “Hurry, take the robe and the horse, and do as you have said to Mordecai the Jew, who sits in front of the gate of the palace. Be careful not to omit any of those things which you have mentioned.”

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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.”

Esther 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 6:8 say?
Esther 6:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown upon his head. ”
Where is Esther 6:8 in the Bible?
Esther 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Esther 6:8 in?
Esther 6:8 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 6:8?
Esther 6:8 reads (CPDV): “ought to be clothed with the king’s apparel, and be set upon the horse that the king rides, and receive the royal crown upon 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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