2 And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. 3 The king inquired, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this act?” “Nothing has been done for him,” replied the king’s attendants. 4 “Who is in the court?” the king asked. Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the palace to ask the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows he had prepared for him.
Esther 6:2–4
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Greek Esther 6:3–5
3 The king said, “What honor or favor have we done for Mordecai?” The king’s servants said, “You haven’t done anything for him.” (WEB) 4 And while the king was enquiring about the kindness of Mordecai, behold, Haman was in the court. The king said, “Who is in the court?… (WEB)
Esther 7:4–6
4 For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.” 5 Then King Xerxes spoke up and… 6 …
Esther 2:20–22
20 Esther still had not revealed her lineage or her people, just as Mordecai had instructed. She obeyed Mordecai’s command, as she had done under his care. 21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs…
Greek Esther 2:21–23
21 Two chamberlains of the king, the chiefs of the body-guard, were grieved, because Mordecai was promoted; and they sought to kill King Ahasuerus. (WEB) 22 And the matter was discovered by Mordecai, and he made it known to Esther, and she declared to the king the matter… (WEB) 23 … (WEB)
Esther 3:2–4
2 All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage. 3 Then the royal servants at the king’s gate asked Mordecai, “Why do you disob…
Greek Esther 3:2–4
2 All in the palace bowed down to him, for so the king had given orders to do; but Mordecai didn’t bow down to him. (WEB) 3 And they in the king’s palace said to Mordecai, “Mordecai, why do you transgress the commands of the king?” (WEB) 4 They questioned him daily, but he didn’… (WEB)
Esther 7:8–10
8 Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth…
Esther 4:4–6
4 When Esther’s maidens and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, the queen was overcome with distress. She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. 5 Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appo…
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