Esther 9:14 web — The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

World English Bible

"The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons."

— Esther 9:14, World English Bible

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Esther 9 — Context

11

On that day, the number of those who were slain in the citadel of Susa was brought before the king.

12

The king said to Esther the queen, "The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in the citadel of Susa, including the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall be granted you. What is your further request? It shall be done."

13

Then Esther said, "If it pleases the king, let it be granted to the Jews who are in Shushan to do tomorrow also according to this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged on the gallows."

14

The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

15

The Jews who were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and killed three hundred men in Shushan; but they didn't lay their hand on the spoil.

16

The other Jews who were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, defended their lives, had rest from their enemies, and killed seventy-five thousand of those who hated them; but they didn't lay their hand on the plunder.

17

This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of that month they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness.

Esther 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:14 say?
Esther 9:14 in the World English Bible reads: “The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.”
Where is Esther 9:14 in the Bible?
Esther 9:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, 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 9:14.
What translation should I read Esther 9:14 in?
Esther 9:14 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 9:14?
Esther 9:14 reads (WEB): “The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.” 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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