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Esther 2:23

World English Bible

When this matter was investigated, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a gallows; and it was written in the book of the chronicles in the king’s presence.

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Esther 2:23 in other translations

And when inquisition was made of the matter, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

Esther 2:23 · American Standard Version

Esther 2:23 in context

  1. 21In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and sought to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus.
  2. 22This thing became known to Mordecai, who informed Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai’s name.
  3. 23When this matter was investigated, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a gallows; and it was written in the book of the chronicles in the king’s presence.