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He bragged about the honors the king had given him and how he had been promoted over all the other nobles and officials. <a href="/esv/esther/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the servants of the king. <a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. <a href="/kjv/esther/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/nkjv/esther/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Haman told them of his great riches, the multitude of his children, everything in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king. <a href="/nasb_/esther/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and his many sons, and every occasion on which the king had honored him and how he had promoted him above the officials and servants of the king. <a href="/nasb/esther/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the number of his sons, and every instance where the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/nasb77/esther/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the number of his sons, and every instance where the king had magnified him, and how he had promoted him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/lsb/esther/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches and the number of his sons and every instance where the king had magnified him and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/amp/esther/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the large number of his sons, and every instance in which the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him over the officials and servants of the king. <a href="/csb/esther/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff. <a href="/hcsb/esther/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/cev/esther/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and started bragging about his great wealth and all his sons. He told them the many ways that the king had honored him and how all the other officials and leaders had to respect him. <a href="/erv/esther/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/gwt/esther/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Haman began to relate in detail to them how very rich he was, the many sons he had, and all about how the king promoted him to a position over the officials and the king's advisers. <a href="/gnt/esther/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> He boasted to them about how rich he was, how many sons he had, how the king had promoted him to high office, and how much more important he was than any of the king's other officials. <a href="/isv/esther/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Haman told them about his splendid wealth, the number of his sons, all the ways the king had honored him, and that he had promoted him above all the other officials and ministers of the king. <a href="/msb/esther/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. <a href="/net/esther/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants. <a href="/nheb/esther/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king. <a href="/wbt/esther/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Haman told them of 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. <a href="/web/esther/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Haman recounts to them the glory of his wealth, and the abundance of his sons, and all that with which the king made him great, and with which he lifted him up above the heads and servants of the king. <a href="/ylt/esther/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Haman recounteth to them the glory of his wealth, and the abundance of his sons, and all that with which the king made him great, and with which he lifted him up above the heads and servants of the king. <a href="/slt/esther/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Haman will recount to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his sons, and all how the king magnified him, and how he lifted him up over the chiefs and servants of the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he declared to them the greatness of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and with how great glory the king had advanced him above all his princes and servants. <a href="/cpdv/esther/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 9:27>And he explained to them the greatness of his riches, and the influence of his sons, and how, with such glory, the king had elevated him above all his rulers and servants. <a href="/nabre/esther/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He recounted the greatness of his riches, the large number of his sons, and how the king had promoted him and placed him above the officials and royal servants. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the ministers of the king.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Haman told them of the glory of his riches and the multitude of his children, and how the king had promoted him and how he had advanced him above the princes and the servants of the king. <a href="/hpbt/esther/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Haman related to them the glory of his wealth and the multitude of his children, and that the King had promoted him and had raised him over the Princes and over all the Servants of the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and everything as to how the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. <a href="/sep/esther/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he shewed them his wealth, and the glory with which the king had invested him, and how he had caused him to take precedence and bear chief rule in the kingdom. <a href="/parallel/esther/5-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1100" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Haman's Plot Against Mordecai</a> …10Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, 11<a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: way·sap·pêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">recounted</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- ">to them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·wḏ (N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">his glorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/6239.htm" title="6239: ‘ā·šə·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">wealth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: wə·rōḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">his many</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all the ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: gid·də·lōw (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">had honored</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: niś·śə·’ōw (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and promoted him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: haś·śā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the other officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wə·‘aḇ·ḏê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">and servants.</a> 12“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a> the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” <a href="/1_samuel/15-12.htm">1 Samuel 15:12</a> Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a> During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. <a href="/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8-14</a> “Are not all my commanders kings?” he says. / “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? / As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, ... <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2-5</a> “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. ... <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6</a> They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Psalm 73:3-9</a> For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. / They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. / They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. ... <a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24-25</a> If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a> Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ... <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-16</a> Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” ... <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17</a> You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Philippians 3:4-6</a> though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: / circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; / as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.the glory.<a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Esther 1:4</a> When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.<a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Genesis 31:1</a> And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.<a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24,25</a> If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; … the multitude.<a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7-10,12,13</a> And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, … <a href="/job/27-14.htm">Job 27:14,15</a> If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread… <a href="/hosea/9-13.htm">Hosea 9:13,14</a> Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer… and how he had.<a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Esther 3:1</a> After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/1-7.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/esther/4-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Elevated</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/esther/5-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-3.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/esther/3-3.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Promoted</a> <a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Recounted</a> <a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Recounteth</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/esther/1-20.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/22-11.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Account</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/job/1-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Elevated</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Great</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/3-30.htm">Promoted</a> <a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Recounted</a> <a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Recounteth</a> <a href="/job/20-15.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/job/9-4.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/job/4-6.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 5</div>1. <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther, adventuring on the king's favor, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, </a> 4. <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.</a> 6. <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet.</a> 9. <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.</a> 14. <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Wealth in ancient times was often seen as a sign of divine favor and personal success. Haman's recounting of his wealth reflects his pride and self-importance. In the broader biblical context, wealth is frequently discussed in terms of its potential to lead to pride and downfall, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."his many sons In ancient Near Eastern cultures, having many sons was considered a great blessing and a sign of strength and legacy. Sons were seen as carriers of the family name and protectors of the family's future. Haman's boasting about his sons highlights his desire for a lasting legacy and his belief in his own enduring influence. This is contrasted with the biblical theme that true legacy is found in righteousness and faithfulness to God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a>.and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him Haman's position as second in command to King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) is a testament to his political acumen and the favor he found with the king. The honor and promotion he received are central to his identity and his sense of self-worth. This phrase underscores the theme of human ambition and the fleeting nature of worldly honor, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:14</a>, where the pursuit of earthly achievements is described as "a chasing after the wind."over the other officials and servants Haman's elevation above other officials and servants highlights the hierarchical nature of the Persian court and the competitive environment in which he thrived. This phrase also sets the stage for the conflict between Haman and Mordecai, as Mordecai's refusal to bow to Haman becomes a personal affront to his pride. The biblical narrative often contrasts the exaltation of the proud with the eventual vindication of the humble, as seen in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, known for his pride and animosity towards the Jews, particularly Mordecai. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who elevated Haman to a position of power, setting the stage for the events in the Book of Esther. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew living in Susa, the capital of Persia, who refused to bow to Haman, inciting Haman's wrath. 4. <a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a> The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. <a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a> The Jewish queen of Persia, who plays a crucial role in the deliverance of her people from Haman's plot.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Haman's pride blinds him to the reality of his situation and leads to his eventual downfall. Pride can distort our perception and lead us away from God's truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_honors.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Honors</a> Haman boasts about his wealth and status, yet these are fleeting and ultimately meaningless in the face of God's eternal plans. We should seek treasures in heaven rather than earthly accolades. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Human Affairs</a> Despite Haman's high position and influence, God's providence is at work through Esther and Mordecai to protect His people. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a> In contrast to Haman, Esther and Mordecai demonstrate humility and reliance on God. Humility is a key virtue that aligns us with God's will and opens us to His grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> Haman's influence is used for evil, but Esther uses her influence for good. Consider how you can use your position and resources to further God's kingdom and serve others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 5</a> <a href="/q/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a> <a href="/q/does_esther_9_10_conflict_with_accountability.htm">Esther 9:10: Does executing Haman's sons conflict with any biblical principles on individual accountability or moral responsibility?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Told them . . .--As all this was of necessity sufficiently well known to his hearers, this was simply a piece of vain-glorious boasting, the pride that "goeth before destruction."The multitude of his children.--He had ten sons (<a href="/esther/9-10.htm" title="The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand.">Esther 9:10</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The multitude of his children. Literally, "of his sons." Of these we see by <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7-10</a> that he had ten. To be the father of many sons was accounted highly honourable by the Persians (Herod., 1:136). How he had advanced him above the princes. See above, <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Esther 3:1</a>. <a href="/commentaries/esther/5-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Haman הָמָ֛ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent recounted וַיְסַפֵּ֨ר (way·sap·pêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate to them לָהֶ֥ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They his glorious כְּב֥וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness wealth, עָשְׁר֖וֹ (‘ā·šə·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> Wealth his many וְרֹ֣ב (wə·rōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness sons, בָּנָ֑יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and וְאֵת֩ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all the ways כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king had honored גִּדְּל֤וֹ (gid·də·lōw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great and promoted him נִשְּׂא֔וֹ (niś·śə·’ōw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the other officials הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and servants. וְעַבְדֵ֥י (wə·‘aḇ·ḏê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">OT History: Esther 5:11 Haman recounted to them the glory (Est Esth. 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