Esther 9:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The king reports the toll to Esther and once more offers to grant whatever she asks.
What Does Esther 9:12 Mean?
The king tells Esther of the five hundred and the ten sons of Haman, and wonders aloud what has happened in the rest of his provinces. He is not alarmed but impressed, measuring the reach of the day. Then he turns to her with the familiar offer: what is thy petition, and what is thy request further?
Three times in this book the king has held out his open hand to Esther, and each time she has asked with care. The throne remains entirely at her disposal. The narrator shows a queen who, having won the life of her people, is now invited to shape even the final hours of their defense.
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What does Esther 9:12 mean?
The king reports the toll to Esther and once more offers to grant whatever she asks.