he should bring out one of the king’s own royal robes, as well as a horse that the king himself has ridden—one with a royal emblem on its head.
Parallel translations
- WEB let royal clothing be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and on the head of which a crown royal is set.
- KJV Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:
- BSB have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head.
- NKJV let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden, which has a royal crest placed on its head.
- NASB have them bring a royal robe which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal turban has been placed;
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Quick answer
Haman proposes royal robes the king has worn and a horse the king has ridden, with a royal crown. He imagines near-kingly honors for himself.
Overview
Haman's request for the king's own garments and mount reveals a craving for royal status itself. His grandiose vision exposes the ambition driving his hatred of Mordecai. The honors he covets will instead exalt the man he sought to destroy.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Kgs 1:33The king said to them, “Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride on my own mule, and bring him down to Gihon.
- 1 Sam 18:4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, and his clothing, even including his sword, his bow, and his sash.
- Esth 2:17The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she obtained favor and kindness in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown on her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.
- Esth 1:11to bring Vashti the queen before the king with the royal crown, to show the people and the princes her beauty; for she was beautiful.
- Luke 15:22“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
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