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Pride's Deceptive Blindness
Commentators explain that Haman is at the peak of his arrogance, viewing the exclusive invitation as the ultimate sign of his singular honor and secure power. He is completely self-deceived, interpreting what is actually a trap as his greatest triumph. His pride makes him blind to the reality of his precarious situation, a powerful illustration of Proverbs 21:24.
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Esther
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John Gill
On Esther 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
Haman said, moreover
To all which he added, and what seemed to delight him most of all, or however was a new additio…
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…