Esther 5:11
And Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his sons, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the rulers and servants of the king.
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Esther 1:4when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and eighty days.
Esther 9:7And they killed Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
Esther 9:12And the king said to Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman. What then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now what is thy petition? And
Job 31:24If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold, [Thou are] my confidence;
Psalms 49:7none can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him
Psalms 52:9I will give thee thanks forever, because thou have done it. And I will hope in thy name in the presence of thy sanctified, for it is good.
Matthew Henry on Esther 5:10-14
Haman's Joy and Chagrin; Haman's Mediated Revenge. ( b. c. 510.) 9 Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. 10 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. 11 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted… Read the whole commentary →