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Esther 5:10

Esther 5:10
Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Haman told them of the glory of his riches,.... Of the multitude of them; which he did partly in a way of ostentation, and partly, if he could, to make his mind easy under the mortification he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Zeresh - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara, “gold.” Compare the Greek “Chrysis.”

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Esther 5:9-14

This account here given of Haman is a comment upon that of Solomon, Pro 21:24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name that deals in proud wrath. Never did any man more answer that name than Haman, in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Haman also on his side uses circumspection in carrying out his vengeful design. Instead of ordering immediate punishment to be inflicted upon his enemy, an act which we may safely assume would in…

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