Esther 9:8 nasb — Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

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"Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,"

— Esther 9:8, NASB

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KJV
“And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,”
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ASV
“and Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha, ”
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WEB
“Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,”
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NET
“Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,”
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DRB
“And Phoratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,”
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BBE
“Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,”
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KJVA
“And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,”
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Esther 9 — Context

Thus the Jews struck all their enemies with the sword, killing and destroying; and they did what they pleased to those who hated them.

At the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,

and Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai and Vaizatha,

the ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Jews' enemy; but they did not lay their hands on the plunder.

On that day the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa was reported to the king.

Esther 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:8 say?

Esther 9:8 in the NASB reads: “Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,”

Where is Esther 9:8 in the Bible?

Esther 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, 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 9:8.

What translation should I read Esther 9:8 in?

Esther 9:8 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 9:8?

Esther 9:8 reads (NASB): “Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,” 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 9:8 nasb — Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

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