Esther 9:10

10 They killed these 10 sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. However, they did not seize^[a] any plunder.

Esther 9:10 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 9:10

(See Gill on Esther 9:7).

Esther 9:10 In-Context

8 Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,

9 Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha.

10 They killed these 10 sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. However, they did not seize any plunder.

11 On that day the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king.

12 The king said to Queen Esther, "In the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed 500 men, including Haman's 10 sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek will also be done."

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit not put their hands on