Esther 6:14

And while they [were] yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.

And while they were yet talking {H1696} with him, came {H5060} the king's {H4428} chamberlains {H5631}, and hasted {H926} to bring {H935} Haman {H2001} unto the banquet {H4960} that Esther {H635} had prepared {H6213}.

While they were still talking with him, the king's officials came, hurrying to bring Haman to the banquet Ester had prepared.

While they were still speaking with Haman, the king’s eunuchs arrived and rushed him to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

While they were yet talking with him, came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Esther 6:14 marks a pivotal moment in the unfolding drama of the book of Esther, serving as the immediate precursor to Haman's downfall. This verse highlights the exquisite timing of divine providence and sets the stage for the dramatic climax at Queen Esther's second banquet.

Context

This verse finds Haman at a psychological low point. He has just endured immense public humiliation, having been forced by King Ahasuerus to honor his nemesis, Mordecai, by leading him through the city in royal attire (Esther 6:10-12). Returning home, he recounts his disgrace to his wife Zeresh and his "wise men," who, astonishingly, prophesy his imminent destruction before Mordecai (Esther 6:13). It is precisely while they are delivering this devastating news that the king's chamberlains arrive, urging Haman to attend the banquet Queen Esther had prepared.

Key Themes

  • Divine Timing and Providence: The arrival of the chamberlains at this exact moment is not mere coincidence but a powerful demonstration of God's perfect timing. Just as Haman is consumed by despair and the prophecy of his ruin, he is summoned to the very event where his fate will be sealed. Though God is not explicitly mentioned in the Book of Esther, His invisible hand is evident in orchestrating every detail, turning Haman's schemes against him. This illustrates a key principle of divine providence, where human plans are ultimately subject to God's overarching purpose.
  • Haman's Swift Downfall: From the height of power and arrogance, Haman is rapidly descending. This summons to the banquet, which he had anticipated as another opportunity for self-aggrandizement, is in reality an invitation to his own judgment. The "hasted" action of the chamberlains underscores the urgency of his impending doom.
  • Esther's Strategic Brilliance: Esther's decision to host a second banquet, rather than immediately exposing Haman at the first, allowed tension to build and ensured the king's full attention and curiosity. This delay also provided the opportunity for the dramatic events of Esther chapter 6 to unfold, setting Haman up for maximum humiliation.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "hasted to bring Haman" comes from the Hebrew verb בָּהַל (bahal), which means "to hurry," "to be alarmed," or "to disturb." In this context, it conveys a sense of urgency or promptness on the part of the chamberlains, perhaps reflecting the king's desire for Haman's immediate presence at the queen's banquet. This urgency adds to the dramatic irony, as Haman is unknowingly being rushed to his undoing.

Practical Application

Esther 6:14 is a powerful reminder that even in seemingly chaotic or unjust circumstances, God remains sovereign. For believers, it encourages patience and trust in God's timing. When evil seems to triumph or plans go awry, this narrative assures us that God is actively working behind the scenes, often using unexpected events and people to bring about His purposes and deliver His people. It teaches us to look for God's hand in the ordinary, to trust His justice, and to remember that all things work together for good for those who love Him.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Esther 5:8

    If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.

  • Esther 5:14

    Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.

  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

  • Deuteronomy 32:36

    For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that [their] power is gone, and [there is] none shut up, or left.

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