Esther 5:10

10 But he controlled his anger and went home. Then Haman called together his friends and his wife, Zeresh.

Esther 5:10 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 5:10

Nevertheless Haman refrained himself
From showing any outward resentment to Mordecai, from laying hands upon him or taking revenge on him, as being too much below him to avenge himself on a single person, when the whole body of the people Mordecai belonged to would shortly feel the power of his hand for such insolent treatment of him:

and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh
his wife;
who, the Targum says, was the daughter of Tatnai, the governor on the other side the river, ( Ezra 5:3 ) .

Esther 5:10 In-Context

8 My king, if you are pleased with me and if it pleases you, give me what I ask for and do what I want. Come with Haman tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for you. Then I will answer your question about what I want."
9 Haman left the king's palace that day happy and content. But when he saw Mordecai at the king's gate and saw that Mordecai did not stand up or tremble with fear before him, Haman became very angry with Mordecai.
10 But he controlled his anger and went home. Then Haman called together his friends and his wife, Zeresh.
11 He told them how wealthy he was and how many sons he had. He also told them all the ways the king had honored him and how the king had placed him higher than his important men and his royal officers.
12 He also said, "I'm the only person Queen Esther invited to come with the king to the banquet she gave. And tomorrow also the queen has asked me to be her guest with the king.
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