Esther 7:9-10
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Harbona, one of the eunuchs present with the king, said, “What a coincidence! The 75-foot pole Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke up for the well-being of the king, is still standing at Haman’s house.”
The king responded, “Hang him on it!” 10 So servants hung Haman’s ⌞dead body⌟ on the very pole he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king got over his raging anger.
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Esther 7:9-10
New International Version
9 Then Harbona,(A) one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, “A pole reaching to a height of fifty cubits[a](B) stands by Haman’s house. He had it set up for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king.”
The king said, “Impale him on it!”(C) 10 So they impaled(D) Haman(E) on the pole(F) he had set up for Mordecai.(G) Then the king’s fury subsided.(H)
Footnotes
- Esther 7:9 That is, about 75 feet or about 23 meters
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