Esther 7:6

“The man, the opponent, the enemy, is this evil Haman!” Esther replied. Haman shook with terror in front of the king and the queen.

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In The King James Version

And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.

In Context

5The king asked Queen Esther, demanding to know, “Who is this? Where is the man who has dared to do this?”

7The king was furious. He got up, leaving his wine, and went out into the palace garden. Haman stayed behind to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he realized the king planned an evil end for him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 24:13As the old saying goes, ‘From the wicked comes wickedness,’ but I myself will never try to harm you.

Esther 3:10The king took off his signet ring and handed it to Haman, son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

Job 18:5It's certain that the life of the wicked will end like a lamp that is snuffed out—their flame will shine no more.

Psalms 73:5They don't have problems like other people; they don't get hit by disasters like everybody else.

Psalms 139:19God, if you would only kill the wicked! Murderers, get away from me!

Proverbs 24:24Those who tell the guilty, “You're innocent,” will be cursed by the people and hated by the nation,

Matthew Henry on Esther 7:2-7

Haman Accused by Esther. ( b. c. 510.) 1 So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. 2 And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom. 3 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request: 4… Read the whole commentary →

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