Esther 6:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 6:12-14

We may here observe, I. How little Mordecai was puffed up with his advancement. He came again to the king's gate (Est. 6:12); he returned to his place and the duty of it immediately, and minded his business as closely as he had done before. Honour is well bestowed on those that are not made proud and idle by it, and will not think themselves above their business. II. How much Haman was cast down with his disappointment. He could not bear it. To wait upon any man, especially Mordecai, and at... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 6:13

And Haman told Zeresh his wife, and all his friends, every thing that had befallen him ,.... How he was prevented speaking to the king on this errand he went; instead of which, he had the mortification of being obliged to do the honour to Mordecai which he thought would never have been given to any but himself, and so related the whole affair as above: then said his wise men ; before called his friends; perhaps they were magicians and soothsayers he kept in his house, to advise with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 6:13

But shalt surely fall before him - The Septuagint adds, ὁτι ὁ Θεος ὁ ζων μετ ' αυτου , for the living God is with him. But this is a sentiment that could scarcely be expected to proceed from the mouth of heathens, such as these were. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:1-14

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:2-14

The honour that cometh from man. Unable to sleep, the king calls for something to beguile the weary hours; he has the chronicles of his reign read to him; he is struck with the fact of his own life having been saved by Mordecai, inquires what has been the reward given to this dutiful subject, discovers that nothing whatever has been done for him, and calls for Haman to ask his counsel. Haman is at hand, full of his murderous design against Mordecai. We picture to ourselves his impatience... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:4-14

Exaltation and humiliation. I. HASTE . Having seen the gallows prepared for Mordecai over-night, Haman was early astir next morning. He was in the court of the palace while the king was yet having the chronicles read to him, resolved to seize the first moment to get permission to hang the Jew. His plan of revenge was to be executed and done with long before the hour of the queen's banquet ( Proverbs 1:16 ). "The children of this world are wiser," because more diligent, "in their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:12-14

HAMAN RETURNS HOME . DESPONDENCY OF HIMSELF AND HIS FRIENDS ( Esther 6:12-14 ). There was as yet no real reason for Haman to feel depressed, or to regard himself as having lost favour with the king. He had been made an instrument in another man's honour, and had suffered a disappointment; but otherwise he was situated as on the day preceding, when he "went forth" from the palace "joyful and with a glad heart" ( Esther 5:9 ). But he seems to have had a presentiment of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:13

His wise men . Magians, perhaps, whom he was in the habit of consulting concerning the future. On the supposed prophetic powers of the Magians see Herod; 1:107, 120; 7:19; Duris, Fr. 7, etc. If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews . It is difficult to understand how this could any longer be regarded as doubtful. His fellow servants knew it ( Esther 3:4 ); Haman knew it ( ibid. Esther 6:6 ); Ahasuerus knew it ( supra, Esther 6:10 ). The "wise men" profess to regard it as uncertain,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:13

Forebodings of ruin. Bad counsellors are poor comforters. Haman had recourse to his wife, the wise men, and his friends, only yesterday; and they advised that a gallows should be reared, and that the king should be petitioned that Mordecai might there be hanged. To-day Haman comes to the same circle of his intimates, tells what has befallen, and unfolds his fears. They do but predict his speedy ruin. He might well have used the language of Job—"Miserable comforters are ye all!" They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 6:13

Conjugal confidences. "And Haman told Zeresh his wife." The first indication of Haman's falling from power was when he was commanded by the king to array Mordecai in the royal robes and lead him through the city. His mortification was great. Directly he could escape from his hateful duty he hastened home and told his wife. I. THERE SHOULD BE NO SECRETS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE . Where there are secrets there is always a danger of an outbreak of passion or jealousy.... read more

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