Esther 6:1

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

On that night could not the king sleep; and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles, and they were read before the king.

Esther 6:1 — American Standard Version

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Context — Esther 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

1On that night could not the king sleep; and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles, and they were read before the king.

2And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king`s chamberlains, of those that kept the threshold, who had sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus.

3And the king said, What honor and dignity hath been bestowed on Mordecai for this? Then said the king`s servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

4And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king`s house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.

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