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Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

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The Fragility of Pride

Commentators observe that Haman's boasting is a classic example of the biblical warning that "pride goeth before destruction." He lists all his worldly accomplishments—riches, a large family, and royal promotion—yet as the broader story shows, none of it brings him lasting joy. Matthew Henry notes that a single slight from Mordecai spoils all his comforts, revealing the fragile and unsatisfying nature of a life built on pride and worldly status.

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Esther

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Esther 5:11

18th Century

Theologian

The multitude of his children - Herodotus tells us that, next to prowess in arms, it was regarded as the greatest proof of manly excellence …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Esther 5:11

19th Century

Bishop

Told them ... — As all this was necessarily sufficiently well known to his hearers, this was simply a piece of va…

John Gill

John Gill

On Esther 5:11

17th Century

Pastor

And Haman told them of the glory of his riches
Of the multitude of them; which he did partly in a way of ostentation…

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Matthew Henry

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…