Esther 3:9

Esther 3:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will give ten thousand talents3:9 That is, about 375 tons or about 340 metric tons of silver to the king’s administrators for the royal treasury.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

9If it is pleasing to the king, let it be 3:9 Lit writtendecreed that they be eliminated, and I will pay 3:9 About 375 tons or 340 metric tonsten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who carry out the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

9If it is pleasing to the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who carry on the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

9If it pleases the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who carry out the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

9If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver3:9 10,000 talents is approximately 377 tons or 342 metric tons of silver. into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

9If it pleases you, give the order to destroy them. I’ll even add 375 tons of silver to the king’s officials for the royal treasures.”

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