Esther 3:2

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All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
All the king’s servants who were in the king’s gate bowed down, and paid homage to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai didn’t bow down or pay him homage.
World English Bible (WEB)
And all the king's{H4428} servants{H5650}, that were in the king's{H4428} gate{H8179}, bowed{H3766}{(H8802)}, and reverenced{H7812}{(H8693)} Haman{H2001}: for the king{H4428} had so commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} concerning him. But Mordecai{H4782} bowed{H3766}{(H8799)} not, nor did him reverence{H7812}{(H8691)}.
Strong's King James
All the king's servants who were at the king's gate were kneeling and bowing down to Haman, as the king had commanded concerning him. But Mordekhai didn't kneel or bow down.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and all servants of the king, who are in the gate of the king, are bowing and doing obeisance to Haman, for so hath the king commanded for him; and Mordecai doth not bow nor do obeisance.
Young's Literal Translation

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