Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared. New Living Translation While they were still talking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. English Standard Version While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had prepared. Berean Standard Bible While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Berean Literal Bible They were still speaking with him, and the eunuchs of the king arrived, and they hastened to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had made. King James Bible And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. New King James Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. New American Standard Bible While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. NASB 1995 While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. NASB 1977 While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hastily brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Legacy Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs reached Haman’s home and hastily brought Haman to the feast which Esther had prepared. Amplified Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs (attendants) arrived and hurriedly brought Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Berean Annotated Bible While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him (magnificent) to the banquet that Esther (star) had prepared. Christian Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. Holman Christian Standard Bible While they were still speaking with him, the eunuchs of the king arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. American Standard Version While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. Contemporary English Version They were still talking, when the king's servants came and quickly took Haman to the dinner that Esther had prepared. English Revised Version While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. GOD'S WORD® Translation While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the dinner Esther had prepared. Good News Translation While they were still talking, the palace eunuchs arrived in a hurry to take Haman to Esther's banquet. International Standard Version While they were still talking to him, the king's eunuchs arrived, and they quickly took him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. NET Bible While they were still speaking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. New Heart English Bible While they were yet talking with him, the king's eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Webster's Bible Translation And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhile they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. World English Bible While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and hurry to bring in Haman to the banquet that Esther has made. Berean Literal Bible They were still speaking with him, and the eunuchs of the king arrived, and they hastened to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had made. Young's Literal Translation They are yet speaking with him, and eunuchs of the king have come, and haste to bring in Haman unto the banquet that Esther hath made. Smith's Literal Translation They yet speaking with him, and the king's eunuchs drew near, and they will hasten to bring Haman to the drinking which Esther made. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs they were yet speaking, the king's eunuchs came, and compelled him to go quickly to the banquet which the queen had prepared. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible While they were speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet Esther had prepared. New Revised Standard Version While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman off to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd while he was still talking with them, the king's couriers arrived and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had pre pared. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when he was speaking with them, the Runners of the King arrived, and they hastened Haman to the banquet that Esthir had made. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917While they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hastened to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared. Brenton Septuagint Translation While they were yet speaking, the chamberlains arrived, to hasten Aman to the banquet which Esther had prepared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mordecai is Honored…13Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” 14While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Cross References While they were still speaking with Haman, Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Mark 5:35 While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. the king’s eunuchs arrived Esther 1:10 On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas— Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. Esther 7:9 Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. and rushed him to the banquet Esther 5:5 “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Esther 7:1 So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen, that Esther had prepared. Esther 5:4 “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” Esther 5:8 If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.” Esther 2:18 Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. Esther 5:9-14 That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. / Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, / Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. … Daniel 6:14-16 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. 1 Samuel 25:32-34 Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. / Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Treasury of Scripture And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hurried to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared. hasted to bring. Esther 5:8,14 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said… Deuteronomy 32:35,36 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste… Jump to Previous Arrived Banquet Chamberlains Esther Eunuchs Feast Haman Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Hurried King's Prepared Ready Servants TalkingJump to Next Arrived Banquet Chamberlains Esther Eunuchs Feast Haman Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Hurried King's Prepared Ready Servants TalkingEsther 6 1. Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.4. Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, 10. gives counsel that he might do him honor. 12. Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny. While they were still speaking with Haman This phrase occurs during a pivotal moment in the narrative. Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, is in conversation with his family and friends, likely discussing his plans and recent events. The timing is significant, as it underscores the suddenness of the unfolding events. In the broader biblical context, this moment highlights the theme of divine providence, where God orchestrates events behind the scenes. The abrupt interruption serves as a narrative device to heighten tension and anticipation. the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared Persons / Places / Events 1. HamanA high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, known for his plot to annihilate the Jews. His pride and hatred for Mordecai set the stage for his downfall. 2. The King's Eunuchs Servants of King Xerxes who play a role in the unfolding events by escorting Haman to Esther's banquet. Their presence signifies the urgency and authority of the king's command. 3. Esther The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously plans a banquet to reveal Haman's plot to the king. Her wisdom and bravery are central to the account. 4. The Banquet A strategic event prepared by Esther to expose Haman's evil intentions. It serves as a turning point in the account, leading to the deliverance of the Jewish people. 5. King Xerxes The ruler of the Persian Empire, whose decisions are pivotal in the account. His favor towards Esther and Mordecai contrasts with his initial trust in Haman. Teaching Points Divine Timing and ProvidenceGod's timing is perfect, as seen in the arrival of the eunuchs just as Haman's fate is being sealed. Trust in God's providence even when circumstances seem dire. The Consequences of Pride Haman's downfall is a stark reminder of the dangers of pride. Cultivate humility and seek God's guidance in all endeavors. Courage in Adversity Esther's bravery in confronting Haman's plot encourages believers to stand firm in their faith and convictions, even in the face of great risk. The Power of Preparation Esther's careful planning of the banquet highlights the importance of preparation and wisdom in addressing challenges. Seek God's wisdom in planning and decision-making. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 6:14?2. How does God's timing in Esther 6:14 demonstrate His sovereignty in our lives? 3. What can we learn from Haman's downfall about pride and humility? 4. How does Esther 6:14 connect with Romans 8:28 regarding God's plans? 5. In what ways can we trust God's justice as seen in Esther 6:14? 6. How can we apply the lesson of divine timing from Esther 6:14 today? 7. How does Esther 6:14 demonstrate God's providence in the lives of His people? 8. What role does divine timing play in the events of Esther 6:14? 9. How does Esther 6:14 reflect the theme of reversal of fortunes? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 6? 11. How can modern readers reconcile Esther 6's miraculous timing and outcomes with skepticism about divine intervention and the absence of God in the book? 12. Esther 6:3-4--Could it be just a coincidence that the king had insomnia precisely when Mordecai's loyalty was mentioned, or does this suggest a legendary or embellished tale? 13. Esther 6:8-9--Why would the king grant such a lavish honor to someone merely for reporting a plot; does this align with known Persian customs or does it raise doubts about historical accuracy? 14. Esther 6:1--Is there any historical evidence outside the Bible that Persian kings relied on royal chronicles to make important decisions, or is this narrative purely literary? What Does Esther 6:14 Mean While they were still speaking with Haman• The verse opens in mid-conversation, underlining how quickly God’s plans unfold. Haman has just finished recounting to friends and family the humiliating honor he had to bestow on Mordecai (Esther 6:12-13). • Scripture often highlights decisive moments that interrupt human scheming—“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24). • The timing reveals the unseen hand of Providence directing events, echoing Psalm 33:10-11, where the LORD “thwarts the plans of the peoples” but “stands firm forever.” the king’s eunuchs arrived • Royal eunuchs appear repeatedly in Esther (1:10; 2:15), representing the power structures God can wield for His purposes (Proverbs 21:1). • Their sudden entrance confirms the irreversible chain of events set in motion earlier that night when the king’s sleeplessness led to Mordecai’s honor (Esther 6:1-3). • Like Joseph’s cupbearer in Genesis 41:9-13, these court officials unknowingly serve God’s larger rescue plan. and rushed him • The verb conveys urgency; Haman is no longer in control of his schedule or destiny. • Similar urgency appears when Daniel is hurried to interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2:24-25), showing how swiftly sovereignty can move circumstances. • Proverbs 16:9 notes, “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Haman’s steps now march toward judgment. to the banquet • Banquets frame Esther’s narrative (1:3-4; 5:4-8; 7:1-2). They are settings where hidden intentions surface and divine reversals occur, reminiscent of Joseph’s feast with his brothers where truth emerged (Genesis 43:31-34). • Feasting in Scripture often precedes pivotal revelation—see Luke 14:15-24, where a banquet illustrates God’s invitation and men’s responses. that Esther had prepared • Esther’s careful preparation reflects faith coupled with action (James 2:17). • Her two-day delay (Esther 5:8) allowed God’s perfect alignment of events: Mordecai’s honor, Haman’s humiliation, and the king’s curiosity. • Like Abigail preparing food for David to avert bloodshed (1 Samuel 25:18-35), Esther’s hospitality becomes a channel for deliverance. Psalm 23:5 captures the theme: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” summary Esther 6:14 spotlights God’s precise timing and sovereign orchestration. While Haman plots, royal messengers summon him—at the very moment his downfall is being foretold. The hurried march to Esther’s banquet signals that human pride is about to collide with divine justice. Every phrase of the verse demonstrates that the LORD directs people, conversations, and even banquets to accomplish His redemptive purposes for His covenant people. Verse 14. - Came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman. This is a custom not elsewhere mentioned as Persian, but quite in accordance with Oriental ideas. The polite host sends his servants to escort guests of importance from their own homes to the place of entertainment.
Hebrew While they were stillעוֹדָם֙ (‘ō·w·ḏām) Adverb | third person masculine plural Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more speaking מְדַבְּרִ֣ים (mə·ḏab·bə·rîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with [Haman], עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with the king's הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king eunuchs וְסָרִיסֵ֥י (wə·sā·rî·sê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state arrived הִגִּ֑יעוּ (hig·gî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike and rushed וַיַּבְהִ֙לוּ֙ (way·yaḇ·hi·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously [him] הָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the banquet הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֖ה (ham·miš·teh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4960: Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Esther אֶסְתֵּֽר׃ (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel had prepared. עָשְׂתָ֥ה (‘ā·śə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Esther 6:14 NIVEsther 6:14 NLT Esther 6:14 ESV Esther 6:14 NASB Esther 6:14 KJV Esther 6:14 BibleApps.com Esther 6:14 Biblia Paralela Esther 6:14 Chinese Bible Esther 6:14 French Bible Esther 6:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 6:14 While they were yet talking with him (Est Esth. Es) |
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