Esther 5:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Haman recounted to them the splendor of his wealth, the number of his sons, and all the ways the king had honored him and how he had elevated him above the officials and servants of the king.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Haman told them of the glory of his rich, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princ and servants of the king.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and tolde them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, all together how the kynge had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken aboue the prynces and seruauntes of the kynge.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Haman tolde them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the King had promoted him, & how that he had set him aboue the princes and seruants of the King.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Haman tolde them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the thinges wherein the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he had set him aboue the princes and seruauntes of the king.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all [the things] wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and Haman recounteth to them the glory of his wealth, and the abundance of his sons, and all that with which the king made him great, and with which he lifted him up above the heads and servants of the king.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And he gave them an account of the glories of his wealth, and the number of children he had, and the ways in which he had been honoured by the king, and how he had put him over the captains and servants of the king.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants.

Referenced Verses

  • Esth 9:7-9 : 7 They also killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, and Aspatha, 8 and Poratha, Adalia, and Aridatha, 9 and Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha, 10 the ten sons of Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. But they did not lay their hands on the plunder.
  • Esth 3:1 : 1 After these events, King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and setting his position above all the officials who were with him.
  • Luke 12:19-20 : 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.”' 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
  • 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant or to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
  • Gen 31:1 : 1 Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, 'Jacob has taken all that belonged to our father and has acquired all this wealth from what was our father’s.'
  • Esth 1:4 : 4 He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his majestic greatness for many days—one hundred and eighty days in total.
  • Esth 9:12-13 : 12 And the king said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa, the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman. What have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? Now, what is your request? It shall be granted to you. And what is your further petition? It shall be done.” 13 Esther replied, "If it pleases the king, let the Jews in Susa be allowed to act again tomorrow according to today's decree, and let the ten sons of Haman be hanged on the gallows."
  • Job 27:14-15 : 14 If his children multiply, it is for the sword, and his offspring will not have enough bread. 15 His survivors will be buried in death, and his widows will not weep for them.
  • Job 31:24-25 : 24 If I have made gold my trust or called fine gold my security, 25 if I rejoiced because my wealth was abundant or because my hand had obtained much,
  • Ps 49:6 : 6 Why should I fear in evil days, when iniquity surrounds me, at my heels?
  • Ps 49:16-17 : 16 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me. Selah. 17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the glory of his house increases.
  • Isa 10:8 : 8 For he says, 'Are not all my princes kings?
  • Jer 9:23-24 : 23 But let the one who boasts boast in this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight, declares the Lord. 24 The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh.
  • Dan 4:30 : 30 Immediately, what was spoken about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from people, ate grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird.
  • Hos 9:13-14 : 13 Ephraim, as I have seen, was like Tyre, planted in a pleasant meadow. But Ephraim will lead their children out to be slaughtered. 14 Give them, LORD—what will You give? Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that are dry.
  • Mark 10:24 : 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Esth 3:1-2
    2 verses
    84%

    1After these events, King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and setting his position above all the officials who were with him.

    2All the king's servants who were at the king's gate would bow down and pay homage to Haman, for so the king had commanded concerning him. But Mordecai would not bow or pay homage.

  • Esth 5:12-14
    3 verses
    83%

    12And Haman said, "What’s more, Queen Esther invited no one but me to accompany the king to the banquet she prepared. And I am invited again to dine with her and the king tomorrow."

    13But all this gives me no satisfaction as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.

    14His wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, "Have a gallows constructed, seventy-five feet high, and in the morning suggest to the king that Mordecai be hanged on it. Then go with the king to the banquet and enjoy yourself." This suggestion pleased Haman, and he had the gallows built.

  • Esth 5:8-10
    3 verses
    80%

    8If I have found favor in the king’s eyes and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them tomorrow. Then I will answer the king’s question."

    9Haman went out that day joyful and with a glad heart. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate, who neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

    10Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. He sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh.

  • Esth 6:3-7
    5 verses
    80%

    3The king asked, "What honor or recognition has been given to Mordecai for this?" The king’s servants who attended him replied, "Nothing has been done for him."

    4The king asked, "Who is in the courtyard?" Now Haman had just entered the outer courtyard of the king’s palace to speak to the king about hanging Mordecai on the gallows he had prepared for him.

    5The king’s servants said to him, "Haman is standing in the courtyard." The king said, "Let him come in."

    6Haman entered, and the king said to him, "What should be done for the man whom the king delights to honor?" Now Haman thought to himself, "Whom would the king delight to honor more than me?"

    7So Haman said to the king, "For the man whom the king delights to honor,

  • Esth 6:9-14
    6 verses
    79%

    9Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble officials. Let them robe the man whom the king delights to honor, and have him ride on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him: ‘This is what shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor!’"

    10Then the king said to Haman, "Go quickly and take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have said."

    11So Haman took the robe and the horse, robed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city square, proclaiming before him: "This is what shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor!"

    12Afterward, Mordecai returned to the king’s gate, but Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered in shame.

    13Haman recounted everything that had happened to him to Zeresh, his wife, and all his friends. His advisors and Zeresh, his wife, said to him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him. You will surely fall before him."

    14While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared.

  • Esth 3:4-6
    3 verses
    76%

    4Day after day they spoke to him, but he refused to listen to them. So they reported the matter to Haman to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would stand, since he had told them that he was a Jew.

    5When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage to him, he was filled with rage.

    6But he considered it beneath him to attack Mordecai alone, for they had told him about Mordecai’s people. So Haman sought to destroy all the Jews throughout the kingdom of Ahasuerus, the people of Mordecai.

  • Esth 5:4-5
    2 verses
    76%

    4Esther replied, "If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for him."

    5The king said, "Bring Haman quickly, so we may do as Esther asks." So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared.

  • Esth 8:1-3
    3 verses
    76%

    1On that day, King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came into the king’s presence because Esther had revealed how he was related to her.

    2The king removed his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over Haman’s estate.

    3Esther spoke again to the king, falling at his feet, weeping, and pleading with him to nullify the evil plan of Haman the Agagite and the scheme he had devised against the Jews.

  • Esth 4:7
    76%

    7Mordecai told him everything that had happened to him, including the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the king's treasury for the destruction of the Jews.

  • Esth 7:6-10
    5 verses
    75%

    6Esther said, "The adversary and enemy is this vile Haman." Then Haman was terrified before the king and queen.

    7The king, filled with wrath, got up from the wine banquet and went out to the palace garden. But Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he saw that the king had already decided his doom.

    8When the king returned from the palace garden to the house of the wine banquet, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. The king exclaimed, "Will he even assault the queen in my own house?" As the words left the king’s mouth, Haman’s face was covered.

    9Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, "Look! The gallows that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke up for the king’s benefit, is standing at Haman’s house, fifty cubits tall." The king said, "Hang him on it!"

    10So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s wrath subsided.

  • Esth 3:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

    10So the king removed his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

    11The king said to Haman, "The silver is given to you, as well as the people, to do with them as it seems good to you."

  • Esth 8:7
    74%

    7King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, 'Behold, I have given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he has been hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews.'

  • Esth 9:10-12
    3 verses
    73%

    10the ten sons of Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. But they did not lay their hands on the plunder.

    11That day, the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king.

    12And the king said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa, the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman. What have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? Now, what is your request? It shall be granted to you. And what is your further petition? It shall be done.”

  • Esth 10:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2All his powerful acts, his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?

    3For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was great among the Jews, popular with most of his people as one who sought the good of his people and spoke peace to all his descendants.

  • Esth 7:1
    73%

    1The king and Haman came to drink with Queen Esther.

  • Esth 8:5
    73%

    5She said, 'If it pleases the king, and if I have found favor in his sight, and if the matter seems right to the king, and if I am pleasing in his eyes, let a decree be written to revoke the letters devised by Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces.'

  • Esth 9:4
    72%

    4For Mordecai was powerful in the king's palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces, as he became greater and greater.

  • Esth 3:8
    72%

    8Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and separated among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws differ from those of every other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. Therefore, it is not beneficial for the king to tolerate them.

  • Esth 4:12
    72%

    12When Mordecai was informed of what Esther said,

  • Esth 9:14
    72%

    14So the king commanded that it be done. A decree was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.

  • Esth 2:18
    72%

    18Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He also declared a holiday for the provinces and distributed gifts with royal generosity.

  • Esth 9:25
    72%

    25But when the matter came before the king, he ordered by letter that the wicked scheme Haman had devised against the Jews should return on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.

  • Esth 1:10
    71%

    10On the seventh day, when the king was in high spirits from the wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,