Esther 6:12

“And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Esther 6:12

ΒΆ And Mordecai came againe to the kings gate: but Haman hasted to his house, mourning, and hauing his head couered.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then Mordecai returned to the king's gate. But Haman hurried home, mourning, with {his} head covered.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house, mourning and having his head covered.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Mordecai came back to the king's doorway. But Haman went quickly back to his house, sad and with his head covered.
- Basic English Bible

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house, mourning and having his head covered.
- Darby Bible

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.
- Webster's Bible

Mordecai came back to the king's gate, but Haman hurried to his house, mourning and having his head covered.
- World English Bible

And Mordecai turneth back unto the gate of the king, and Haman hath been hastened unto his house mourning, and with covered head,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Mordecai returned to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house, mourning and having his head covered.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Esther 6:12

Wesley's Notes for Esther 6:12


6:12 Gate - To his former place; shewing that as he was not overwhelmed by Haman's threats, so he was not puffed up with this honour. Cover'd - In token of his shame and grief for his unexpected disappointment, and for the great honour done to his abhorred adversary, by his own hands, and with his own public disgrace.


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