This verse repeats much of verse 9 above, including the proclamation, which is repeated word-for-word. Repetition is a common stylistic feature of the book of Esther and should be retained in translation wherever possible.

As noted for 6.9, some interpreters understand the words and made him ride through to be incorrectly translated. They argue that the verb here as in verse 9 means “and he caused Mordecai to be mounted on the horse,” with no reference to moving through the city square. This interpretation is almost universally rejected in modern translations. The translator should follow the widely accepted interpretation, namely, that Haman “led” or “paraded” Mordecai through the city center.

Proclaiming: see comments for verse 9 above. It is important that the language and style of this announcement be appropriate in the context.

Thus shall it be done: see the comments on verse 9 above.

Septuagint 6.11

The Greek makes explicit that Haman mounted Mordecai on the horse before Mordecai rode through the city square: “he mounted him on the horse and led him….” New Revised Standard Version omits these words except insofar as the meaning is understood to be implicit in made him ride.

As in 6.9, the word “every” is added: “Thus shall it be [done] to [for] every man whom the king wishes to honor.”

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Noss, Philip A. A Handbook on the Book of Esther — Deuterocanon: The Greek Text. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .