Esther 5:10

Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,

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

In Context

9That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

11Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:30Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.

2 Samuel 13:22And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar.

Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

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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