Esther 6:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 6:13

Esther 6:13. Then said his wise men The magicians, whom, after the Persian manner, he had called together, to consult upon this strange emergency. If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews Which they were told, and it was generally supposed he was, but of which they were not infallibly sure; before whom thou hast begun to fall Though but in a point of honour; thou shalt not prevail against him They had observed, it is probable, how the Jews had been wonderfully raised from under great... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 6:1-14

Haman’s humiliation and defeat (5:1-7:10)After three days Esther approached the king and invited him and Haman to dinner (5:1-4). She was so pleased with their friendly response that she decided to invite them again the next day, in the hope that they would be even more favourable to her (5-8). Haman thought that the honour given him by the queen showed that she, as well as the king, was pleased with him and agreed with his anti-Jewish policy. He decided to take the opportunity of this royal... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 6:13

Zeresh. See note on Esther 5:14 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Esther 6:13

Esther 6:13. Then said his wise men, &c.— As Mordecai had declared himself a Jew, to satisfy the people at court that he could not with a good conscience comply with the king's command relating to the reverence which was to be paid to Haman; and as the interposition of Providence in behalf of the Jewish nation, even during their captivity, had been very conspicuous; the wise men about Haman might from experience form a conjecture, that if their God was become their friend, as seemed to be... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 6:1-14

2. Mordecai’s exaltation ch. 6Mordecai’s exaltation was a secondary event that prepared for the utter destruction of Haman. There are at least five indications of God’s providence in the first five verses of this chapter: the king’s insomnia (Esther 6:1 a), his choice of entertainment (Esther 6:1 b), the servant’s choice of books (Esther 6:1 c), the king’s delay in rewarding Mordecai (Esther 6:2-3), and the timely arrival of Haman (Esther 6:4-5). [Note: Wiersbe, pp. 733-35.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 6:11-14

Haman’s humiliation 6:11-14Haman covered his head (Esther 6:12; cf. Esther 4:1-2) as a sign of his grief (cf. 2 Samuel 15:30; 2 Samuel 19:4; Jeremiah 14:3-4; Ezekiel 24:17). His friends evidently realized that unseen forces were maintaining the blessing that they had observed following the Jews (cf. Numbers 23:9; Numbers 23:21; Numbers 23:23; Numbers 24:9; Numbers 24:17; Numbers 24:19; Joshua 2:9-13). They saw in Haman’s humiliation before Mordecai, the powerful honored Jew, an omen of even... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 6:1-14

Mordecai is HonouredAn account of how the king being reminded of Mordecai’s services, and wishing to reward him, consulted Haman, and how Haman, thinking himself the object of the king’s interest, counselled him, and was directed to render to Mordecai the honours he had advised.1. The book.. chronicles] in which the chief occurrences of the king’s reign, including any signal services done by his subjects (Esther 2:23), were recorded.8. The royal apparel.. useth to wear] Not apparel similar to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Esther 6:13

(13) Told.—The same word as on a former occasion. Esther 5:11. Then the tale was one of boastful pride in what he had, and no less boastful pride in what he hoped to be; now it is of bitter disappointment and bitter anticipation, not brightened by any of the thoughts which blunt the keenness of many a sorrow, as when men have nobly done their duty, though it is not God’s will that their efforts should succeed for the time, and when the hope could be cherished that a brighter time must dawn... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Esther 6:1-14

An Ever-watchful Providence Esther 6:1 'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown,' and it is small wonder that the master of one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, stretching from Ethiopia to India, should have often been distracted by the cares of his mighty empire and so have his sleep driven from him. I. But we may read these words in another way, and then the simple statement will convey a pregnant and marvellous truth. Read it in the light of its far-reaching results and it utters the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Esther 6:1-14

THE SLEEPLESS NIGHT AND MORDECAI’S EXALTATION CHAPTER 6 1. The sleepless night (Esther 6:1-3 ) 2. The exaltation of Mordecai (Esther 6:4-11 ) 3. Haman anticipates his doom (Esther 6:12-14 ) Esther 6:1-3 . A sleepless night is the next event. The king wanted to sleep but sleep refused to come. What was the cause of his insomnia? Some say too much excitement and anxiety in connection with his kingdom; others that he was speculating on the petition the queen would make on the morrow. The... read more

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