Esther 9:11

11 That day, when it was all over, the number of those killed in the palace complex was given to the king.

Esther 9:11 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 9:11

On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the
palace was brought before the king.
] Either by order of the king, that he might know how many enemies the Jews had in the city, and how many of subjects had been slain; or officiously by others, with an intention to irritate the king against the Jews.

Esther 9:11 In-Context

9 Parmashta Arisai Aridai Vaizatha

10 But they took no plunder.

11 That day, when it was all over, the number of those killed in the palace complex was given to the king.

12 The king told Queen Esther, "In the palace complex alone here in Susa the Jews have killed five hundred men, plus Haman's ten sons. Think of the killing that must have been done in the rest of the provinces! What else do you want? Name it and it's yours. Your wish is my command."

13 "If it please the king," Queen Esther responded, "give the Jews of Susa permission to extend the terms of the order another day. And have the bodies of Haman's ten sons hanged in public display on the gallows."