Esther 6:13
Haman explained to his wife Zeresh and all his friends what had happened to him. These wise friends and his wife Zeresh told him, “If Mordecai is one of the Jewish people, and you have already begun to lose status before him—you won't be able to beat him! You're going to lose to him, you're going to fall!”
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In Context
12Mordecai went back to the palace gate, but Haman rushed home, crying and covering his head in shame.
Cross References
Genesis 41:8The next morning Pharaoh was worried by his dreams, so he sent for all the magicians and wise men in Egypt. Pharaoh told them about his dreams, but no one could interpret their meaning for him.
Deuteronomy 32:10He found you in a desert land, in a desolate wasteland of whirlwinds. He protected you; he cared for you; he looked after you as the one he loved the most.
Esther 5:10However, Haman controlled himself and he went home. There he invited his friends over. Once they and his wife Zeresh had gathered,
Job 16:2“I've heard all this before. You are comforters who just cause trouble!
Proverbs 28:18If you have integrity, you'll be kept safe, but if you live deviously, you'll fall.
Daniel 5:26Here is the meaning: Number—God has numbered your reign and brought it to an end.
Matthew Henry on Esther 6:13-14
Haman Cast Down. ( b. c. 510.) 12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. 13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. 14 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and… Read the whole commentary →