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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

Here we have, I. Haman advanced by the prince, and adored thereupon by the people. Ahasuerus had lately laid Esther in his bosom, but she had no such interest in him as to get her friends preferred, or to prevent the preferring of one who she knew was an enemy to her people. When those that are good become great they still find that they cannot do good, nor prevent mischief, as they would. This Haman was an Agagite (an Amalekite, says Josephus), probably of the descendants of Agag, a common... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 3:4

Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him ,.... Putting him in mind of his duty to obey the king's command, suggesting to him the danger he exposed himself to, pressing him to give the reasons of his conduct: and he hearkened not unto them ; regarded not what they said, and continued disobedient to the king's order, and disrespectful to Haman that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand ; they informed Haman that Mordecai refused to give him reverence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

Foolish pride and wild resentment. The lesson of this portion of the narrative is one concerning human sin. In some places Scripture seems to depict the character and the conduct of sinners in such a way as to impress the mind of the reader with what is called "the exceeding sinfulness of sin." And what more natural and appropriate than such representations of human iniquity in a book which brings to us the remedy for the disease, and the liberation from the bondage, which afflict mankind?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:2-5

Contrasts. Haman was not allowed to enjoy his high and ill-gotten position without trouble. Almost at the outset it brought him an annoyance which led to tragical results. In connection with this check to the triumph of his course, notice— I. THAT A REAL AND MARKED CONTRAST EXISTS BETWEEN THOSE WHO " FEAR GOD " AND THOSE WHO " LOVE THE PRAISE OF MEN ." The servants who "sat in the king's gate" readily obeyed the command that they should do homage... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:3-4

The king's servants, which were in the gate with Mordecai, were the first to observe his disrespect, and at once took up the matter. Why were they to bow down, and Mordecai not? Was he any better or any grander than they? What right had he to transgress the king's commandment? When they urged him on the point day after day, Mordecai seems at last to have explained to them what his objection was, and to have said that, as a Jew, he was precluded from prostrating himself before a man.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:4

Profession and practice. The favourites of fortune are generally remarkable for their pride. Especially is this the case with those whom despots delight to honour. Forgetting the worthlessness of the preference to which they owe their promotion—being sometimes nothing more than a passing whim—they rashly lay claim to universal homage. Haman is therefore the representative of a numerous class, which is not likely soon to become extinct. Mordecai in this instance resolves upon a manly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:4-5

A loyal disobedience. Mordecai's conduct was indeed striking. All the circumstances added to its impressiveness. The influences that ruled him must have been powerful. Why did he refuse to give homage to Haman? Why was he willing to disobey the king's command? I. WAS HIS DISOBEDIENCE TO THE ROYAL WILL THE RESULT OF A DISLOYAL SPIRIT ? That could not be; for he had recently given a most signal proof of his loyalty in discovering the plot of the conspirators... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 3:4

Whether Mordecai’s matters would stand - Rather, “whether Mordecai’s words would hold good” - whether, that is, his excuse, that he was a Jew, would be allowed as a valid reason for his refusal. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 3:4

Esther 3:4. To see whether Mordecai’s matters would stand Whether he would persist in his refusal, and what the event of it would be; for he had told them that he was a Jew And therefore did not deny this reverence to Haman out of pride, or any personal grudge against him, much less from a rebellious mind, and contempt of the king’s authority and command, but merely out of conscience, being obliged, as a Jew, to give such honour to God only. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 3:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:2-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 3:4-5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 3:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 3:4

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