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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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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 …
19th Century
Bishop
Told them ... — As all this was necessarily sufficiently well known to his hearers, this was simply a piece of va…
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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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…