Esther 9:14The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.
The setting
Shushan palace, Iran, ~473 BC. The king's scribes write the decree. Messengers mount horses to spread the news throughout the empire...
The emotion here: recording divine vindication with amazement
The original word
dath (דָּת) — decree, law; an unchangeable Persian royal edict with the king's seal
Why it matters
Persian royal decrees were irreversible once sealed, even by the king who made them
Read with care
What most readers miss in Esther 9:14
The speed of execution shows the king's complete support - no hesitation or second thoughts
Common misconceptionThis seems harsh by modern standards, but in ancient warfare, leaving enemy leaders' sons alive meant future revenge attempts - this was actually merciful to prevent more bloodshed.
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Verses that echo Esther 9:14
Bible Genome reading
Esther 9:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Esther 9:14 comes from the book of Esther, written during the Post-Exile period. The setting is a royal palace. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include authority, justice, execution. Notable phrases: decree given; hanged ten sons. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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