Esther 9:9 web — Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,

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"Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,"

— Esther 9:9, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha,”
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ASV
“and Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vaizatha, ”
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NET
“Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,”
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DRB
“And Phermesta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Jezatha.”
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“Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,”
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KJVA
“And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha,”
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Esther 9 — Context

In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.

They killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,

the ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Jew's enemy, but they didn't lay their hand on the plunder.

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

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."

Esther 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:9 say?

Esther 9:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,”

Where is Esther 9:9 in the Bible?

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

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 9:9.

What translation should I read Esther 9:9 in?

Esther 9:9 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 9:9?

Esther 9:9 reads (WEB): “Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,” 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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