Esther 9:7 bbe — They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

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"They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,"

— Esther 9:7, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,”
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ASV
“And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, ”
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WEB
“They killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,”
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NET
“In addition, they also killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,”
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DRB
“Pharsandatha, and Delphon, and Esphatha”
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KJVA
“And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,”
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Esther 9 — Context

For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and word of him went out through every part of the kingdom: for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.

So the Jews overcame all their attackers with the sword and with death and destruction, and did to their haters whatever they had a desire to do.

And in Shushan the Jews put to death five hundred men.

They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,

The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the hater of the Jews; but they put not a hand on any of their goods.

Esther 9:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:7 say?

Esther 9:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,”

Where is Esther 9:7 in the Bible?

Esther 9:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, verse 7.

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 9:7.

What translation should I read Esther 9:7 in?

Esther 9:7 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 9:7?

Esther 9:7 reads (BBE): “They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,” 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.

Esther 9:7 bbe — They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

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