¶ And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath [went] into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.
And the king {H4428} arising {H6965} from the banquet {H4960} of wine {H3196} in his wrath {H2534} went into the palace {H1055} garden {H1594}: and Haman {H2001} stood up {H5975} to make request {H1245} for his life {H5315} to Esther {H635} the queen {H4436}; for he saw {H7200} that there was evil {H7451} determined {H3615} against him by the king {H4428}.
In a rage, the king got up from the wine banquet and went out to the palace garden. But Haman remained, pleading with Ester the queen to spare his life; for he could see that the king had decided to do him in.
In his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him.
And the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.
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Esther 1:12
But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by [his] chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him. -
Proverbs 19:12
¶ The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass. -
Isaiah 60:14
The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. -
Proverbs 14:19
¶ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. -
1 Samuel 20:7
If he say thus, [It is] well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, [then] be sure that evil is determined by him. -
Psalms 112:10
The wicked shall see [it], and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. -
1 Samuel 20:9
¶ And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?
Esther 7:7 marks a pivotal moment in the dramatic narrative of Queen Esther, Haman, and King Ahasuerus. This verse occurs during the second banquet hosted by Esther, where she has just bravely revealed Haman’s wicked plot to annihilate her people, the Jews, and specifically target her own life. The king, previously unaware of Haman’s true intentions and Esther’s Jewish heritage, is now confronted with the shocking truth. His immediate reaction, described here, sets the stage for Haman's swift demise.
Key Themes and Messages
This verse powerfully illustrates several crucial themes:
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for 'wrath' here is chemah (חֵמָה), which conveys intense heat, fury, or burning anger. It's a strong term indicating not just annoyance, but a deep, consuming rage. The phrase 'evil determined against him' uses the Hebrew ra'ah charutzah (רָעָה חֲרוּצָה), literally meaning "evil cut out" or "decided evil." This emphasizes that Haman's fate was now irrevocably sealed and decided by the king.
Practical Application
Esther 7:7 serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of unchecked pride and malicious intent. Haman's rapid fall from grace illustrates that schemes built on hatred and arrogance often backfire on their perpetrators. It also highlights the critical role of intercession and courage, as seen in Esther's brave actions that led to this moment. Ultimately, the narrative points to a divine providence working behind the scenes, ensuring that justice prevails and the innocent are protected, even when circumstances seem dire.