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Esther 2:23
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Esther 2:23
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23 When the affair was investigated and found to be so, the men were both hanged on the gallows.[a] And it was recorded in (A)the book of the chronicles in the presence of the king.
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- Esther 2:23 Or wooden beam or stake; Hebrew tree or wood. This Persian execution practice involved affixing or impaling a person on a stake or pole (compare Ezra 6:11)
Esther 2:23
New International Version
Esther 2:23
New International Version
23 And when the report was investigated and found to be true, the two officials were impaled(A) on poles. All this was recorded in the book of the annals(B) in the presence of the king.(C)
Esther 6:1
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Esther 6:1
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The King Honors Mordecai
6 On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring (A)the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.
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Esther 6:1
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Esther 6:1
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Mordecai Honored
6 That night the king could not sleep;(A) so he ordered the book of the chronicles,(B) the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him.
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