Esther 7:8

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of king's mouth, they covered Haman's face.

Esther 7:8 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the couch whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he even force the queen before me in the house? As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

Esther 7:8 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

Esther 7:8 (BSB)

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What does Esther 7:8 say?

Esther 7:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of king's mouth, they covered Haman's face."

Where is Esther 7:8 found in the Bible?

Esther 7:8 is verse 8 of chapter 7 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.

Which translations of Esther 7:8 can I read here?

You can read Esther 7:8 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.