Esther
King James Version (KJV)
Esther 6:1
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
Esther 6:1 Context
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, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 3And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to 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.
"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 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Esther 6:1
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.
Other Translations for Esther 6:1
Bible Commentary for Esther 6:1
Wesley's Notes for Esther 6:1
6:1 Sleep - How vain are all the contrivances of foolish man against the wise and omnipotent God, who hath the hearts and hands of kings and all men perfectly at his disposal, and can by such trivial accidents (as they are accounted) change their minds, and produce such terrible effects. Were read - His mind being troubled he knew not how, nor why, he chuses this for a diversion, God putting this thought into him, for otherwise he might have diverted himself, as he used to do, with his wives or concubines, or voices and instruments of musick, which were far more agreeable to his temper.
On that night could not the King sleepe, and hee commaunded to bring the booke of Records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
That night the king was unable to get any sleep; and he sent for the books of the records; and while some one was reading them to the king,
- Basic English Bible
On that night sleep fled from the king. And he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
- Darby Bible
In that night the king could not sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
- Webster's Bible
On that night, the king couldn't sleep. He commanded the book of records of the chronicles to be brought, and they were read to the king.
- World English Bible
On that night hath the sleep of the king fled away, and he saith to bring in the book of memorials of the Chronicles, and they are read before the king,
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible