Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go at once,” the king commanded Haman. “Get the robe and the horse and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything you have recommended.” New Living Translation “Excellent!” the king said to Haman. “Quick! Take the robes and my horse, and do just as you have said for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the gate of the palace. Leave out nothing you have suggested!” English Standard Version Then the king said to Haman, “Hurry; take the robes and the horse, as you have said, and do so to Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Leave out nothing that you have mentioned.” Berean Standard Bible “Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” Berean Literal Bible And the king said to Haman, “Hurry, take the garment and the horse, as you have spoken, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, the one sitting at the gate of the king. You shall not let fall a word from all that you have spoken.” King James Bible Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. New King James Version Then the king said to Haman, “Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew who sits within the king’s gate! Leave nothing undone of all that you have spoken.” New American Standard Bible Then the king said to Haman, “Quickly, take the robe and the horse just as you have said, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate; do not fail to do anything of all that you have said.” NASB 1995 Then the king said to Haman, “Take quickly the robes and the horse as you have said, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate; do not fall short in anything of all that you have said.” NASB 1977 Then the king said to Haman, “Take quickly the robes and the horse as you have said, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate; do not fall short in anything of all that you have said.” Legacy Standard Bible Then the king said to Haman, “Take quickly the robes and the horse as you have said, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate; do not fall short in anything of all that you have spoken.” Amplified Bible Then the king said to Haman, “Quickly take the royal robe and the horse, as you have said, and do this for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Leave out nothing of all that you have said.” Berean Annotated Bible “Hurry, said the king to Haman (magnificent), “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai (little man) the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested. Christian Standard Bible The king told Haman, “Hurry, and do just as you proposed. Take a garment and a horse for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the King’s Gate. Do not leave out anything you have suggested.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The king told Haman, “Hurry, and do just as you proposed. Take a garment and a horse for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the King’s Gate. Do not leave out anything you have suggested.” American Standard Version Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. Contemporary English Version The king replied, "Hurry and do just what you have said! Don't forget a thing. Get the robe and the horse for Mordecai the Jew, who serves as one of the king's officials!" English Revised Version Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king told Haman, "Hurry, take the robe and the horse as you said. Do this for Mordecai the Jew who sits at the king's gate. Do not omit anything you have said." Good News Translation Then the king said to Haman, "Hurry and get the robes and the horse, and provide these honors for Mordecai the Jew. Do everything for him that you have suggested. You will find him sitting at the entrance of the palace." International Standard Version Then the king told Haman, "Quick! Take the clothes and the horse just as you have suggested and do this for Mordecai the Jew who sits in the king's gate. And don't let anything you've suggested fall through the cracks." NET Bible The king then said to Haman, "Go quickly! Take the clothing and the horse, just as you have described, and do as you just indicated to Mordecai the Jew who sits at the king's gate. Don't neglect a single thing of all that you have said." New Heart English Bible Then the king said to Haman, "Hurry and take the clothing and the horse, as you have said, and do this for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the King's Gate. Let nothing fail of all that you have spoken." Webster's Bible Translation Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” World English Bible Then the king said to Haman, “Hurry and take the clothing and the horse, as you have said, and do this for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Let nothing fail of all that you have spoken.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says to Haman, “Hurry, take the clothing and the horse, as you have spoken, and do so to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting in the gate of the king; there does not fall a thing of all that you have spoken.” Berean Literal Bible And the king said to Haman, “Hurry, take the garment and the horse, as you have spoken, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, the one sitting at the gate of the king. You shall not let fall a word from all that you have spoken.” Young's Literal Translation And the king saith to Haman, 'Haste, take the clothing and the horse, as thou hast spoken, and do so to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting in the gate of the king; there doth not fall a thing of all that thou hast spoken.' Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to Haman, Hasten; take the clothing and the horse according as thou spakest, and do thus to Mordecai the Jew, sitting in the king's gate: not a word shall fall from all which thou spakest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said to him: Make haste and take the robe and the horse, and do as thou hast spoken to Mardochai the Jew, who sitteth before the gates of the palace. Beware thou pass over any of those things which thou hast spoken. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then the king said to Haman: “Hurry! Take the robe and horse as you have proposed, and do this for the Jew Mordecai, who is sitting at the royal gate. Do not omit anything you proposed.” New Revised Standard Version Then the king said to Haman, “Quickly, take the robes and the horse, as you have said, and do so to the Jew Mordecai who sits at the king’s gate. Leave out nothing that you have mentioned.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the king said to Haman, Make haste and take the apparel and the horse, as you have said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king's gate; let nothing fail of all that you have spoken. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said to Haman: “Quickly take the clothing and take the horse as you said, and do thus to Murdacai the Jew who sits at the gate of the King, and you shall not subtract a word from anything that you said!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the king said to Haman: 'Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate; let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the king said to Aman, Thou hast well said: so do to Mardochaeus the Jew, who waits in the palace, and let not a word of what thou hast spoken be neglected. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mordecai is Honored…9Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’ ” 10“Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” 11So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai, and paraded him through the city square, crying out before him, “This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!”… Cross References “Hurry,” said the king to Haman, Luke 19:5-6 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” / So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. Genesis 18:6 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” “and do just as you proposed. 2 Kings 10:5 So the palace administrator, the overseer of the city, the elders, and the guardians sent a message to Jehu: “We are your servants, and we will do whatever you say. We will not make anyone king. Do whatever is good in your sight.” Genesis 41:55 When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Take the robe and the horse Genesis 41:42-43 Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. … Matthew 21:7-9 They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. / A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” to Mordecai the Jew, Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel 2:48-49 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. / And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. Nehemiah 2:1-5 Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence, / so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear / and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” … who is sitting at the king’s gate. 2 Samuel 19:8 So the king got up and sat in the gate, and all the people were told: “Behold, the king is sitting in the gate.” So they all came before the king. Meanwhile, the Israelites had fled, each man to his home. 1 Kings 22:10 Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. Ruth 4:1-2 Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down. / Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” Joshua 1:7-8 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Treasury of Scripture Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as you have said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sits at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that you have spoken. Make haste. Daniel 4:37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. Luke 14:11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Revelation 18:7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. let nothing fail. 2 Kings 10:10 Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the word of the LORD, which the LORD spake concerning the house of Ahab: for the LORD hath done that which he spake by his servant Elijah. Jump to Previous Apparel Clothing Fail Fall Gate Haman Haste Horse Hurry Jew King's Leave Mordecai Quickly Robes Short Sits Sitteth SittingJump to Next Apparel Clothing Fail Fall Gate Haman Haste Horse Hurry Jew King's Leave Mordecai Quickly Robes Short Sits Sitteth SittingEsther 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. “Hurry,” said the king to Haman, The urgency in the king's command highlights the importance of immediate obedience to royal decrees in the Persian Empire. This urgency also underscores the dramatic irony, as Haman, who sought to destroy Mordecai, is now tasked with honoring him. The king's authority is absolute, and his commands are to be executed without delay, reflecting the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern monarchies. “and do just as you proposed.” Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” Persons / Places / Events 1. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is a central figure in the Book of Esther, known for his opulent lifestyle and decisive, sometimes impulsive, actions. 2. Haman The antagonist in the Book of Esther, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plotted to destroy the Jews. His pride and hatred for Mordecai lead to his downfall. 3. Mordecai A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, and the cousin and guardian of Esther. He is known for his loyalty to the king and his refusal to bow to Haman, which sets the stage for the events in Esther 6. 4. Susa The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. It is a significant location for the unfolding of God's providence in the account. 5. The King’s Gate A place of official business and judgment in ancient cities. Mordecai’s presence here indicates his role in the administration of the empire. Teaching Points Divine ReversalGod's providence can turn situations around in ways we cannot foresee. Just as Mordecai was honored instead of Haman, God can exalt the humble and bring down the proud. Pride and Humility Haman's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride. Believers are encouraged to cultivate humility, trusting that God will honor them in due time. God’s Sovereignty The events in Esther 6 remind us that God is in control, even when His presence is not overtly mentioned. He orchestrates events for His purposes and the good of His people. Faithfulness in Position Mordecai’s consistent presence at the king’s gate shows the importance of being faithful in our roles, trusting that God sees and rewards our faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 6:10?2. How does Esther 6:10 demonstrate God's sovereignty in unexpected circumstances? 3. What can we learn about humility from Haman's experience in Esther 6:10? 4. How does Esther 6:10 connect to Romans 8:28 about God's plans? 5. How can we apply Mordecai's faithfulness in our daily lives? 6. What does Esther 6:10 teach about God's timing and justice? 7. How does Esther 6:10 demonstrate God's providence in unexpected ways? 8. What role does divine justice play in Esther 6:10? 9. How does Esther 6:10 reflect the theme of reversal of fortunes? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 6? 11. Where is God's presence in the Book of Esther? 12. 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? 13. Who was Mordecai in the Bible? 14. What is the main plot of the Book of Esther? What Does Esther 6:10 Mean Hurry“Hurry,” (Esther 6:10) • The king’s command reveals divine urgency; when God moves, the moment is now (Genesis 41:14; 2 Corinthians 6:2). • Mordecai’s long-overlooked faithfulness meets the exact second of heaven’s timetable (Psalm 31:15; John 9:4). • Believers are reminded that deliverance can appear suddenly, so we watch and stay ready (Matthew 24:44). said the king to Haman “…said the king to Haman,” (Esther 6:10) • The same monarch who had empowered Haman to destroy the Jews (Esther 3:10) now orders him to exalt one. God turns hearts (Proverbs 21:1). • Earthly authority bends to heavenly sovereignty; even enemies must serve God’s purpose (Daniel 4:35; Romans 8:31). • The scene previews Christ’s final victory when every knee—including hostile ones—will bow (Philippians 2:10). and do just as you proposed “…and do just as you proposed.” (Esther 6:10) • Haman’s own plan (Esther 6:6-9) becomes God’s tool of reversal—He catches the crafty in their scheming (Psalm 7:15-16; Proverbs 26:27). • What was meant for self-glory is redirected to honor the righteous, echoing Joseph’s experience (Genesis 50:20). • The principle of sowing and reaping stands: whoever exalts himself will be humbled (Luke 14:11; Galatians 6:7). Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew “Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew,” (Esther 6:10) • Royal robe and horse signify public recognition, much like Pharaoh elevating Joseph (Genesis 41:42-43). • God clothes the humble with honor (Zechariah 3:4-5; 1 Peter 5:6). • The title “the Jew” highlights covenant identity; God never forgets His people (Deuteronomy 7:9; Romans 11:1). who is sitting at the king’s gate “…who is sitting at the king’s gate.” (Esther 6:10) • Mordecai remains at his post of service (Esther 2:21; 5:9), illustrating faithfulness in mundane places. • Promotion often arrives while we are steady in ordinary duty (Psalm 75:6-7). • The gate becomes the stage for God’s vindication, proving He exalts the lowly (Matthew 23:12). Do not neglect anything that you have suggested “Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” (Esther 6:10) • Complete obedience is required; not a single honor is to be skipped (Esther 6:9; 1 Samuel 15:3). • God’s gifts are “without variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17); He finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6). • The lavishness foreshadows the full reward awaiting the faithful (Revelation 22:12). summary Esther 6:10 captures the sudden, sovereign reversal of God. The king’s urgent command forces Haman to honor the very man he hates, proving that the Lord directs human authority, overturns wicked schemes, and rewards steadfast faith. Mordecai’s quiet service meets God’s perfect timing, and every detail of honor is carried out to the letter. The verse assures believers that no act of faithfulness escapes heaven’s notice and that God can, in a moment, transform threat into triumph. (10) The Jew.--Mordecai's nationality would doubtless be given in the book of records. Thus Esther, in urging her petition by-and-by, has already on her side the king's good-will to one prominent member of the proscribed race.Verse 10. - Make haste. The king will have no more delay in a matter which has been delayed far too long. Haman is to "hasten, and confer the honour at once. Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth in the king's gate. Mordecai's nationality and his employment were probably mentioned in the book of the chronicles. From these the king has learnt them, and he uses probably the very phrase of the records. Let nothing fail. Observe every particular of honour that you have mentioned; let there be no omission of one jot or tittle.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Hurry,”מַ֠הֵר (ma·hêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the king הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king to Haman, לְהָמָ֗ן (lə·hā·mān) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent “and do וַֽעֲשֵׂה־ (wa·‘ă·śêh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you proposed. דִּבַּ֔רְתָּ (dib·bar·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Take קַ֣ח (qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the robe הַלְּב֤וּשׁ (hal·lə·ḇūš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3830: A garment, clothing, raiment and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the horse הַסּוּס֙ (has·sūs) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) to Mordecai לְמָרְדֳּכַ֣י (lə·mā·rə·do·ḵay) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther the Jew, הַיְּהוּדִ֔י (hay·yə·hū·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish who is sitting הַיּוֹשֵׁ֖ב (hay·yō·wō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at the King’s הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Gate. בְּשַׁ֣עַר (bə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not neglect תַּפֵּ֣ל (tap·pêl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie anything דָּבָ֔ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have suggested.” דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃ (dib·bar·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Esther 6:10 NIVEsther 6:10 NLT Esther 6:10 ESV Esther 6:10 NASB Esther 6:10 KJV Esther 6:10 BibleApps.com Esther 6:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 6:10 Chinese Bible Esther 6:10 French Bible Esther 6:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 6:10 Then the king said to Haman Hurry (Est Esth. 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