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Esther 7:8

WEB

8Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen in front of me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

KJV

8Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

BSB

8Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

FBV

8When the king came back in from the palace garden to the dining room, Haman had thrown himself[+] on the couch where Queen Esther was. The king shouted out, “Is he even going to rape the queen here in the palace, right in front of me?” As soon as the king said this, the servants covered Haman's face.


Extra References

Esther 1:6

6There were hangings of white and blue material, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, on a pavement of red, white, yellow, and black marble.


Esther 6:12

12Mordecai came back to the king’s gate, but Haman hurried to his house, mourning and having his head covered.


Job 9:24

24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?


Isaiah 22:17

17Behold, the LORD will overcome you and hurl you away violently. Yes, he will grasp you firmly.


Isaiah 49:23

23Kings shall be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth, and lick the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; and those who wait for me won’t be disappointed.”