Esther 3:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Esther 3:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed down, and did reverence to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not down, nor did him reverence.
Esther 3:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.
Esther 3:2 (BSB)
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What does Esther 3:2 say?
Esther 3:2 in modern King James wording reads: "And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence."
Where is Esther 3:2 found in the Bible?
Esther 3:2 is verse 2 of chapter 3 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.
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