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Esther 5:9 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Esther 5:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 5 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Haman's Rage Against Mordecai
“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.”
Esther 5:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 5:9
The narrative captures Haman's emotional volatility: '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.' Despite being honored by the queen's exclusive invitation, one man's refusal to bow shattered Haman's joy (Hebrew: 'male Haman hemah,' Haman was filled with rage). This reveals pride's insatiable nature: worldly success and honor cannot satisfy when ego is pricked. Mordecai's principled refusal (likely based on not bowing to Agagite royalty descend...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 5:9
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“nor pay him homage”
“when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men”
“the joy of the godless but for a moment?”
“I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers. He laid him down on his bed”
“mourn”
“you who are full now”
“but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts”
“my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me”
“Meshach”
“Meshach”