And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Told. This is the same word as on a former occasion (Esther 5:11). Then, the tale was one of boastful pride in what he…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Haman told Zeresh his wife, and all his friends, every
thing that had befallen him

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Mordecai was not puffed up with his honors. He returned to his place and its duty. Honor is well bestowed on those who do not think themselves abov…

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