What is the longest Bible verse?

What is the longest verse in the Bible? #

The longest verse in the Bible is Esther 8:9 in the Old Testament. It is found in the Book of Esther, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The verse is as follows:

“Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.”

Esther 8:9 is known for its length and detailed description of the decree issued by King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) in the story of Esther.