Esther 9:11
Esther 9:11 in Multiple Translations
On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king,
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
On that day the number of those who had been put to death in the town of Shushan was given to the king.
The same day, when the number of those killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king,
On the same day came ye nomber of those that were slayne, vnto the palace of Shushan before the King.
On that day hath come the number of the slain in Shushan the palace before the king,
On that day, the number of those who were slain in the citadel of Susa was brought before the king.
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
And presently the number of them that were killed in Susan was brought to the king.
At the end of that day someone reported to the king the number of people whom the Jews killed in Susa.
Berean Amplified Bible — Esther 9:11
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Esther 9:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
הַ/ה֗וּא
בָּ֣א
מִסְפַּ֧ר
הַֽ/הֲרוּגִ֛ים
בְּ/שׁוּשַׁ֥ן
הַ/בִּירָ֖ה
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
בָּ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִסְפַּ֧ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
N-ms
הַֽ/הֲרוּגִ֛ים
hârag
H2026
to kill
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
בְּ/שׁוּשַׁ֥ן
Shûwshan
H7800
Susa
Prep | N-proper
הַ/בִּירָ֖ה
bîyrâh
H1002
palace
Art | N-fs
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Esther 9:11
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בָּ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִסְפַּ֧ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
הַֽ/הֲרוּגִ֛ים
hârag
H2026
"to kill"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
To kill or slay with intent, as seen in the Bible when God instructs the Israelites to destroy certain nations. This word is used in various forms, including to murder or destroy. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) to kill, slay, murder, destroy, murderer, slayer, out of hand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kill, slay 1a2) to destroy, ruin 1b) (Niphal) to be killed 1c) (Pual) to be killed, be slain
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:8; 2 Kings 8:12; Psalms 10:8.
בְּ/שׁוּשַׁ֥ן
Shûwshan
H7800
"Susa"
Prep | N-proper
Shushan refers to a place in Persia where the Persian kings lived during winter, also meaning lily. It is mentioned in the Bible as the location of important events. The city was located on the river Ulai.
Definition: Shushan or Susa = "lily" the winter residence of the Persian kings; located on the river Ulai or Choaspes Also named: shu.shan.khi (שׁוּשַׁנְכָיֵא "Susa" H7801)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Shushan. See also: Nehemiah 1:1; Esther 8:14; Daniel 8:2.
הַ/בִּירָ֖ה
bîyrâh
H1002
"palace"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for palace refers to a grand building, like King Solomon's palace in 1 Kings 7:1-12. It is a symbol of wealth and power.
Definition: 1) palace, castle 2) temple Aramaic equivalent: bi.ra (בִּירְתָא "citadel" H1001)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: palace. See also: 1 Chronicles 29:1; Esther 2:5; Daniel 8:2.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
Study Notes — Esther 9:11
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Context — Haman’s Sons Hanged
9Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha.
10They killed these ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.
11On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king,
12who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.” 13Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, may the Jews in Susa also have tomorrow to carry out today’s edict, and may the bodies of Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.”Esther 9:11 Summary
Esther 9:11 tells us that the king was informed about the number of people killed in the citadel of Susa, which was the royal palace. This verse shows that the king was interested in knowing what was happening in his kingdom and making decisions based on that knowledge (as seen in Esther 8:14). The king's response to the news also highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and counsel, as emphasized in Proverbs 24:6. This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences and that we should strive to make informed decisions, just like the king in this story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the citadel of Susa in Esther 9:11?
The citadel of Susa was the royal palace where the king and queen resided, and it was also a place of great importance for the Jews, as seen in Esther 9:11, where the number of those killed was reported to the king, highlighting the impact of the Jews' actions on the royal family and the kingdom (Esther 8:14, Esther 9:12).
Why was it important for the king to know the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa?
The king needed to know the number of those killed to understand the extent of the Jews' actions and to make informed decisions about the next steps to take, as seen in Esther 9:12, where the king asks Queen Esther about the actions of the Jews in the rest of the royal provinces (Esther 1:1, Esther 3:12).
How does Esther 9:11 relate to the rest of the book of Esther?
Esther 9:11 is a pivotal verse in the book of Esther, as it marks a turning point in the story, where the Jews are finally able to defend themselves against their enemies, and it sets the stage for the events that follow, including the king's conversation with Queen Esther in Esther 9:12 (Esther 8:1-2, Esther 9:1-10).
What can we learn from the way the king responds to the news in Esther 9:11?
The king's response to the news in Esther 9:11 shows that he is interested in understanding the situation and making decisions based on that understanding, which is a valuable lesson for leaders and individuals alike, as seen in Proverbs 24:6, which emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and counsel (Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the character of King Ahasuerus and his relationship with Queen Esther?
- How does the reporting of the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa relate to the themes of justice and protection in the book of Esther?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership?
- How can we apply the principles of wise decision-making seen in this verse to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Esther 9:11
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 9:11
And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Esther 9:11
Possibly with evil design to incense thee king against the Jews.
Trapp's Commentary on Esther 9:11
Esther 9:11 On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.Ver. 11. On that day the number of those that were slain] This was done, haply, by some malignants, that would thereby have incensed the king against the Jews. Or else the king (as became a good shepherd of his people) taketh an account of his slain subjects, by diligent inquiry made thereinto. Similia sunt boni pastoris et boni regis opera Similar are the works of good shepherds and good kings. (Cyr. 5, apud Xenoph.). Whereupon he might have repented him (now in cold blood) of his grant to Esther and the Jews, those foreigners, against his natural subjects, who had done nothing but by his command, &c. But God so ordered it that, all this notwithstanding, the king was well content with that which was done, as supposing that Haman’ s sons and complices would be seeking revenge, and plotting mischief, if left alive. He therefore goeth merrily in to the queen, acquainting her with the number of the slain, and giving her leave to ask of him whatever more she desired to be done. This was the Lord’ s doing all along.