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But when he saw Mordecai at the king&#8217s gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage against Mordecai. <a href="/nlt/esther/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Haman was a happy man as he left the banquet! But when he saw Mordecai sitting at the palace gate, not standing up or trembling nervously before him, Haman became furious. <a href="/esv/esther/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Haman went out that day joyful and glad of heart. But when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, that he neither rose nor trembled before him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/kjv/esther/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. <a href="/nkjv/esther/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So Haman went out that day joyful and with a glad heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, and that he did not stand or tremble before him, he was filled with indignation against Mordecai. <a href="/nasb_/esther/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Haman went out that day joyful and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai. <a href="/nasb/esther/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Haman went out that day glad and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king&#8217s gate and that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai. <a href="/nasb77/esther/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Haman went out that day glad and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, and that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai. <a href="/lsb/esther/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Haman went out that day glad and merry of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate and that he did not stand up or tremble before him, Haman was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/amp/esther/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Haman went away that day joyful and in good spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate refusing to stand up or show fear before him, he was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/csb/esther/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> That day Haman left full of joy and in good spirits. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the King’s Gate, and Mordecai didn’t rise or tremble in fear at his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/hcsb/esther/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> That day Haman left full of joy and in good spirits. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the King&#8217s Gate, and Mordecai didn&#8217t rise or tremble in fear at his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/asv/esther/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up nor moved for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/cev/esther/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Haman was feeling great as he left. But when he saw Mordecai at the palace gate, he noticed that Mordecai did not stand up or show him any respect. This made Haman really angry, <a href="/erv/esther/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up nor moved for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/gwt/esther/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Haman left that day, he was happy and feeling good. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the king's gate, neither getting up nor trembling in his presence, Haman was furious with Mordecai. <a href="/gnt/esther/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Haman left the banquet he was happy and in a good mood. But then he saw Mordecai at the entrance of the palace, and when Mordecai did not rise or show any sign of respect as he passed, Haman was furious with him. <a href="/isv/esther/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Haman went out that day pleased and happy, but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, and that he did not stand up and tremble in his presence, Haman was furious with Mordecai. <a href="/msb/esther/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king?s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/net/esther/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Haman went forth that day pleased and very much encouraged. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the king's gate, and he did not rise nor tremble in his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. <a href="/nheb/esther/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Haman went out that day joyful and glad of heart, but when Haman saw Mordecai in the King's Gate, that he did not stand up nor move for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/wbt/esther/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. <a href="/web/esther/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Haman went out that day joyful and glad of heart, but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, that he didn’t stand up nor move for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Haman goes forth on that day rejoicing and glad in heart, and at Haman’s seeing Mordecai in the gate of the king, and he has not risen nor moved for him, then is Haman full of fury against Mordecai. <a href="/ylt/esther/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Haman goeth forth on that day rejoicing and glad in heart, and at Haman's seeing Mordecai in the gate of the king, and he hath not risen nor moved for him, then is Haman full of fury against Mordecai. <a href="/slt/esther/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Haman went forth in that day being glad and good of heart: and when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, and he rose not up and moved not himself for him, and Haman will be filled with wrath against Mordecai.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So Aman went out that day joyful and merry. And when he saw Mardochai sitting before the gate of the palace, and that he not only did not rise up to honour him, but did not so much as move from the place where he sat, he was exceedingly angry: <a href="/cpdv/esther/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 9:25>And so Haman went out that day joyful and cheerful. And when he saw that Mordecai was sitting in front of the gate of the palace, and that he alone did not get up for him, but did not so much as move from the place where he sat, he was very indignant. <a href="/nabre/esther/5.htm">New American Bible</a> That day Haman left happy and in good spirits. But when he saw that Mordecai at the royal gate did not rise, and showed no fear of him, he was filled with anger toward him. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Haman went out that day happy and in good spirits. But when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, and observed that he neither rose nor trembled before him, he was infuriated with Mordecai;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Haman went out that day joyful and glad in his heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai sitting in the king's gate, that he neither stood up nor moved for him, Haman was full of indignation against Mordecai. <a href="/hpbt/esther/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Haman went out on that first day, and he was merry in his heart, and when Haman saw Murdacai who sat in the gate of the King, and he did not arise, and he was not moved by him, Haman was filled with anger against Murdacai.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, Haman was filled with wrath against Mordecai. <a href="/sep/esther/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So Aman went out from the king very glad and merry: but when Aman saw Mardochaeus the Jew in the court, he was greatly enraged. <a href="/parallel/esther/5-9.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=1076" 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> 9<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">That</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <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/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: śā·mê·aḥ (Adj-ms) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">full of joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·wḇ (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of heart.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">At the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: bə·ša·‘ar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">gate, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">he</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/7200.htm" title="7200: wə·ḵir·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">who did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2111.htm" title="2111: zā‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To tremble, quake. A primitive root; properly, to shake off, i.e. to agitate.">or tremble in fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">at his presence.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">And Haman</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: way·yim·mā·lê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">was filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ḥê·māh (N-fs) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">with rage</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.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai.</a> 10Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,…<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="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5-6</a> When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage. / And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. <a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Esther 6:12-13</a> Then Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief. / Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Esther 7:5-6</a> Then King Xerxes spoke up and asked Queen Esther, “Who is this, and where is the one who would devise such a scheme?” / Esther replied, “The adversary and enemy is this wicked man—Haman!” And Haman stood in terror before the king and queen. <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Esther 9:25</a> But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. <a href="/daniel/3-19.htm">Daniel 3:19</a> At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual, <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.” <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a> Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-13</a> The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. <a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Psalm 73:6-9</a> Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them. / From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild. / They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. ... <a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-6</a> but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. / “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8-9</a> And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a> So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10</a> But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites. <a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a> For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.joyful.<a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5</a> That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?<a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Amos 6:12,13</a> Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock: … <a href="/luke/6-25.htm">Luke 6:25</a> Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.he stood not up.<a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2</a> And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.<a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a> In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.<a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.he was full.<a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5</a> And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.<a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a> And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.<a href="/job/31-31.htm">Job 31:31</a> If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-12.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Move</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezra/10-3.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/esther/5-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/job/3-7.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/job/9-6.htm">Move</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/job/9-6.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Wrath</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. Haman's joy is rooted in his pride and the favor he believes he has with the king and queen. This reflects the fleeting nature of worldly happiness, which is often based on external circumstances and personal ambition. In the broader biblical context, joy that is not rooted in God is temporary and can quickly turn to despair, as seen in Haman's story. His joy is contrasted with the deeper, more enduring joy found in a relationship with God, as described in scriptures like <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>.At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, The king's gate was a place of official business and judgment in ancient Persia, similar to city gates in other ancient cultures. Mordecai's presence there indicates his role as a government official or someone of significance. This setting is crucial as it highlights the public nature of the conflict between Haman and Mordecai, which is not just personal but has broader implications for the Jewish people.who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. Mordecai's refusal to bow or show fear is a significant act of defiance against Haman, who expected reverence due to his high position. This act can be seen as a demonstration of Mordecai's faith and conviction, reminiscent of Daniel's refusal to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's statue (Daniel 3). It underscores the biblical theme of standing firm in one's beliefs despite external pressures.And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. Haman's rage is indicative of his pride and insecurity. His inability to tolerate Mordecai's defiance reveals a character consumed by ego and hatred. This mirrors the biblical principle that unchecked anger and pride lead to one's downfall, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>. Haman's rage foreshadows his eventual demise, illustrating the biblical truth that those who oppose God's people ultimately face judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> A high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, second only to King Xerxes. He is the antagonist in the Book of Esther, known for his pride and hatred towards the Jews, particularly Mordecai. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire. He is Esther's cousin and guardian, and he refuses to bow to Haman, which incites Haman's wrath. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_king's_gate.htm">The King's Gate</a> A significant location in the Persian Empire where official business was conducted. Mordecai's presence here indicates his role in the administration. 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/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> Haman's encounter with Mordecai at the king's gate, which triggers his anger due to Mordecai's refusal to show him the expected reverence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Haman's joy quickly turns to rage due to his pride. Pride can blind us to reality and lead to destructive emotions and actions. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_over_fear.htm">Faithfulness Over Fear</a> Mordecai's refusal to bow to Haman is an act of faithfulness to God. We are called to stand firm in our convictions, even when it is unpopular or risky. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> Haman's position gave him significant influence, which he used for evil. We must be mindful of how we use our influence and authority. <a href="/topical/e/emotional_control.htm">Emotional Control</a> Haman's inability to control his emotions leads to his downfall. We should seek to manage our emotions through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite Haman's plans, God is in control. We can trust that God is working behind the scenes for His purposes, even when circumstances seem dire.<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/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_esther.htm">What is the main plot of the Book of Esther?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_esther_5_omit_god's_mention.htm">Esther 5 – Why does this chapter, like the rest of the book, omit any direct mention of God, leaving room for skepticism about its religious significance?</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>(9) He stood not up.--In <a href="/esther/3-2.htm" title="And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.">Esther 3:2</a> we saw that Mordecai refused to bow or prostrate himself to Haman, here he refuses even the slightest sign of respect. The honourable independence of the former case here becomes indefensible rudeness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Mordecai... stood not up, nor moved for him. Originally Mordecai bad merely declined to prostrate himself before Haman on religious grounds. Now he looked upon Haman as his personal enemy, and would not even acknowledge his presence. There is nothing more galling than such utter contempt shown openly in the presence of others. <a href="/commentaries/esther/5-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>That הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Haman הָמָן֙ (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent went out וַיֵּצֵ֤א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim full of joy שָׂמֵ֖חַ (śā·mê·aḥ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> Glad, joyful, merry and glad וְט֣וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good of heart. לֵ֑ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre At the King’s הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Gate, however, בְּשַׁ֣עַר (bə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate [he] הָמָ֨ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent saw וְכִרְאוֹת֩ (wə·ḵir·’ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see Mordecai, מָרְדֳּכַ֜י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther who did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no rise קָם֙ (qām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand or tremble in fear זָ֣ע (zā‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2111.htm">Strong's 2111: </a> To shake off, to agitate at his presence. מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of And Haman הָמָ֛ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent was filled וַיִּמָּלֵ֥א (way·yim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of with rage חֵמָֽה׃ (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> Heat, anger, poison toward עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Mordecai. מָרְדֳּכַ֖י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/5-9.htm">Esther 5:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">OT History: Esther 5:9 Then Haman went out that day joyful (Est Esth. 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