Esther 2:23

When this matter was investigated, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a tree; and it was written in the book of the chronicles in the king’s presence.

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WEBBE

When this matter was investigated, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a gallows; and it was written in the book of the chronicles in the king’s presence.

BSB

After the report had been investigated and verified, both officials were hanged on the gallows. And all this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king.

KJV

And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

ASV

And when inquisition was made of the matter, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

BBE

And when the thing had been looked into, it was seen to be true, and the two of them were put to death by hanging on a tree: and it was put down in the records before the king.

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וַיְבֻקַּשׁ vay·vu·kash and it was sought H1245 הַדָּבָר ha·da·var the matter H1697 וַיִּמָּצֵא vai·yi·ma·tze' and it was found H4672 וַיִּתָּלוּ vai·yi·ta·lu and they were hanged H8518 שְׁנֵיהֶם she·nei·hem [the] two of them H8147 עַל־ 'al- on H5921 עֵץ 'etz a gallows H6086 וַיִּכָּתֵב vai·yi·ka·tev and it was written H3789 בְּסֵפֶר be·se·fer in [the] book of H5612 דִּבְרֵי div·rei [the] matters of H1697 הַיָּמִים hai·ya·mim the days H3117 לִפְנֵי lif·nei (to) before H6440 הַמֶּלֶךְ פ ha·me·lekh the king H4428

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 21–23

Good subjects must not conceal any bad design they know of against the prince, or the public peace. Mordecai was not rewarded at the time, but a remembrance was written. Thus, with respect to those who serve Christ, though their recompence is not till the resurrection of the just, yet an account is kept of their work of faith and labour of love, which God is not unrighteous to forget. The servant of God must be faithful to every trust, and watchful for those who employ him. If he appear to be neglected now, he will be remembered hereafter. None of our actions can be forgotten; even our most secret thoughts are written in lasting registers, Re 20:12.

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