Esther 5:10

Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and went to his house: he then sent and had his friends brought in with Zeresh his wife.

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In The King James Version

Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.

In Context

9And Haman went forth on that day joyful and with a glad heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, who did not rise up, nor move out of the way for him, then was Haman filled against Mordecai with fury.

11And Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had made him great, and how he had advanced him above the princes and the servants of the king.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:30And Joseph hastened away, for his affection toward his brother became enkindled, and he sought to weep; and he entered into his chamber and wept there.

2 Samuel 13:22And Abshalom spoke not with Amnon either bad or good; for Abshalom hated Amnon, because he had violated Thamar his sister.

Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not rash in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in bosom of fools.

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 →

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