Esther 9:11 cpdv — And immediately the number of those who had been killed in Susa was reported to the king.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And immediately the number of those who had been killed in Susa was reported to the king. "

— Esther 9:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Esther 9 — Context

8

and Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

9

and Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vaizatha.

10

When they had slain them, they were unwilling to touch the spoils of their belongings.

11

And immediately the number of those who had been killed in Susa was reported to the king.

12

He said to the queen, “In the city of Susa, the Jews have executed five hundred men, and also the ten sons of Haman. How many executions do you think that they have carried out in all the provinces? What more do you ask, and what do you wish, so that I may order it to be done?”

13

And she answered, “If it pleases the king, may power be granted to the Jews, so as to do tomorrow in Susa just as they have done today, and that the ten sons of Haman may be hung up the gallows.”

14

And the king instructed that it should be so done. And immediately the edict was hung up in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hung up.

Esther 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:11 say?
Esther 9:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And immediately the number of those who had been killed in Susa was reported to the king. ”
Where is Esther 9:11 in the Bible?
Esther 9:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, verse 11.
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 9:11.
What translation should I read Esther 9:11 in?
Esther 9:11 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 9:11?
Esther 9:11 reads (CPDV): “And immediately the number of those who had been killed in Susa was reported to the king. ” 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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