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The Fragility of Pride
Matthew Henry uses Haman as a powerful illustration of pride's destructive nature. Despite having immense power and honor, Haman's joy is completely undone by a single perceived slight from Mordecai. This shows how a proud person's happiness is incredibly fragile, and how true contentment can never be found in worldly status or the approval of others.
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Esther
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Albert Barnes
On Esther 5:10
18th Century
Theologian
Zeresh - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara, “gold.” Compare the Greek “Chrysis.”
Charles Ellicott
On Esther 5:10
19th Century
Bishop
Zeresh. —A name probably derived from an old Persian word for “gold.” According to the Targum she was the daughter of Tatnai, “the…
John Gill
On Esther 5:10
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless Haman refrained himself
From showing any outward resentment to Mordecai, from laying hands upon him or …
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Matthew Henry
On Esther 5:9–14
17th Century
Minister
This account of Haman is a comment upon Proverbs 21:24. Self-admirers and self-flatterers are really self-deceivers.
Haman, the higher he is…