Esther 9:7
Esther 9:7 in Multiple Translations
including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
They put to death Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
This included Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
and Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
They killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
Pharsandatha, and Delphon, and Esphatha,
Among those whom they killed were the ten sons of Haman. Their names were Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
Berean Amplified Bible — Esther 9:7
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Esther 9:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֧ת
פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא
וְ/אֵ֥ת
דַּֽלְפ֖וֹן
וְ/אֵ֥ת
אַסְפָּֽתָא
וְ/אֵ֧ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא
Parshandâthâʼ
H6577
Parshandatha
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
דַּֽלְפ֖וֹן
Dalphôwn
H1813
Dalphon
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אַסְפָּֽתָא
ʼAçpâthâʼ
H630
Aspatha
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Esther 9:7
וְ/אֵ֧ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא
Parshandâthâʼ
H6577
"Parshandatha"
N-proper
Parshandatha was a son of Haman, the enemy of Mordecai and Queen Esther, mentioned in Esther 9:7. His name means given by prayer. He had nine brothers, all sons of Haman.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.9.7; son of: Haman (H2001); brother of: Dalphon (H1813), Aspatha (H0630), Poratha (H6334), Adalia (H0118), Aridatha (H0743), Parmashta (H6534), Arisai (H0747), Aridai (H0742) and Vaizatha (H2055) § Parshandatha = "given by prayer" one of the 10 sons of Haman the enemy of Mordecai and queen Esther
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Parshandatha. See also: Esther 9:7.
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דַּֽלְפ֖וֹן
Dalphôwn
H1813
"Dalphon"
N-proper
Dalphon was a son of Haman, and his name means dripping. He is mentioned in the book of Esther as one of Haman's 10 sons. Dalphon's story is part of the events leading up to the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.9.7; son of: Haman (H2001); brother of: Parshandatha (H6577), Aspatha (H0630), Poratha (H6334), Adalia (H0118), Aridatha (H0743), Parmashta (H6534), Arisai (H0747), Aridai (H0742) and Vaizatha (H2055) § Dalphon = "dripping" the second of the 10 sons of Haman
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dalphon. See also: Esther 9:7.
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַסְפָּֽתָא
ʼAçpâthâʼ
H630
"Aspatha"
N-proper
Aspatha was a son of Haman, a man who lived during the time of Esther and the exile of the Jews.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.9.7; son of: Haman (H2001); brother of: Parshandatha (H6577), Dalphon (H1813), Poratha (H6334), Adalia (H0118), Aridatha (H0743), Parmashta (H6534), Arisai (H0747), Aridai (H0742) and Vaizatha (H2055) § Aspatha = "the enticed gathered" the third son of Haman
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aspatha. See also: Esther 9:7.
Study Notes — Esther 9:7
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- Context
- Esther 9:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Esther 9:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 9:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Esther 9:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Esther 9:7
- Cambridge Bible on Esther 9:7
- Barnes' Notes on Esther 9:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Esther 9:7
Context — The Jews Destroy Their Enemies
5The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them.
6In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,
7including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
8Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, 9Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha.Esther 9:7 Summary
Esther 9:7 lists the names of some of the people who were killed when the Jews defended themselves against their enemies. This verse shows that God was with the Jews and helped them to overcome their enemies, just as He promised to do in Deuteronomy 31:6. It also reminds us that God is a God of justice and will punish those who do wrong, as seen in Revelation 20:12-15. This should give us confidence in God's power and protection, and encourage us to trust in Him, just as the Jews did in Esther's time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of specific people who were killed in Esther 9:7?
The Bible lists these names to provide a historical record of the events that took place, as seen in other parts of Scripture like Numbers 1:5-15, and to emphasize the severity of the judgment that was executed upon the enemies of the Jews.
What can we learn from the fact that the Jews targeted specific individuals in their defense?
This teaches us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 37:28, and that He will ultimately bring all wickedness to an end, as stated in Revelation 20:12-15.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Esther?
Esther 9:7 is part of the culmination of the story, where the Jews are finally able to defend themselves against their enemies, as the king's decree allowed them to do in Esther 8:11-12.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse shows that God is a God who protects and delivers His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Romans 8:31, and that He will not let wickedness go unpunished, as stated in Proverbs 10:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's protection and deliverance in my own life, just as the Jews did in Esther's time?
- How can I balance the desire for justice with the call to love and forgive my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
- What are some ways that I can see God's sovereignty and power at work in my own life, just as it is seen in the story of Esther?
- How can I use my own experiences of God's deliverance to encourage and strengthen others, as seen in Psalm 71:14-16?
Gill's Exposition on Esther 9:7
Ver. 7-10. And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, and Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha, and Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha, the ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 9:7
And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Esther 9:7
Esther 9:7 And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, Ver. 7-9. And Parshandatha, and Dalphon … and Vajezatha] This Vajezatha was the youngest, but most malicious of them all against the Jews, as their doctors guess and gather from the little Zain and great Vau found in his name.
Ellicott's Commentary on Esther 9:7
(7-9) The names of the ten sons of Haman are, except Adalia, all readily traceable to old Persian roots. It may be noted that in a Hebrew Bible the ten names are written vertically, one under the other, in a column; and the Targum or Chaldee paraphrase says that the ten sons were hanged one above the other at fixed distances.
Cambridge Bible on Esther 9:7
Chap. Esther 9:1-10. Overthrow of the Jews’ enemies The story, omitting the intermediate months of preparation, now passes to the date fixed by the decree for the Jews’ overthrow.
Barnes' Notes on Esther 9:7
Most of these names are Persian, and readily traceable to Old Persian roots. Esther 9:10 On the spoil laid they not their hand - As they might have done (see the margin reference).
Whedon's Commentary on Esther 9:7
7-9. Parshandatha… Vajezatha — These names of Haman’s ten sons are written in Hebrew MSS. in perpendicular columns, and it is said that the reader in the synagogue is required to pronounce them all at one breath.