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ZERESH - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara,
“gold.” Compare the Greek “Chrysis.”...
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ESTHER AND THE KING AND HAMAN'S DELUSION
CHAPTER 5
_ 1. Esther before the king and her request (Esther 5:1)_
2. Haman's delusion (Esther 5:9)
Esther 5:1. On the third day Esther put on her royal ap...
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ESTHER 5. ESTHER OBTAINS THE KING'S FAVOUR AND INVITES HIM WITH HAMAN
TO A BANQUET. Haman's Elation is DASHED BY VEXATION AT MORDECAI'S
REFUSAL TO HONOUR HIM. In Esther 5:1 to Esther 8:3 we read how t...
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Haman also on his side uses circumspection in carrying out his
vengeful design. Instead of ordering immediate punishment to be
inflicted upon his enemy, an act which we may safely assume would in
virt...
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Haman's proposed vengeance upon Mordecai
The greater Haman's excitement and exultation at having reached the
highest pinnacle of dignity attainable by a subject, the more did
Mordecai's conduct rankl...
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VI. The Petulance of Haman, Esther 5:9-14
A. Depression
TEXT: Esther 5:9-13
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Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart: but when
Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood...
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ESTHER'S PETITION TO THE KING
An account of how Esther, being favourably received by the king,
invited him, together with Haman, to a banquet whereat she promised to
make known her petition, and how...
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GOD IS IN CONTROL
Book of Esther
_ROBERT BRYCE_
CHAPTER 5
V1 On the third day, Esther put on her royal clothing. She stood in
the inner yard of the king’s palace. This yard was in front of the
ki...
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ZERESH. — A name probably derived from an old Persian word for
“gold.” According to the Targum she was the daughter of Tatnai,
“the governour on this side the river,” _i.e.,_ of that part of
the Persi...
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וַ יִּתְאַפַּ֣ק הָמָ֔ן וַ יָּבֹ֖וא
אֶל ־בֵּית
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HAMAN
Esther 3:1; Esther 5:9; Esther 7:5
HAMAN is the Judas of Israel. Not that his conduct or his place in
history would bring him into comparison with the traitor apostle, for
he was an open foe an...
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HATRED BREEDS CRIME
Esther 5:1
Thus the soul clad in the royal garments of Christ's righteousness
stands in the throne-room with its request. It has already obtained
favor, for has it not been accept...
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Here we have the story of Esther's venture and its success. Things
might have been very different, but the graciousness of the king,
notwithstanding Esther's violation of the law of the palace, was
un...
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(9) В¶ 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...
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Grace Given
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Last week we heard Mordecai say what is considered the most famous
verse from the book of Esther: Esther 4:14 (NKJV) "For if you remain
completely silent at this time,...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 10.
The Book of Nehemiah has shewn us Judah reinstated in the land, but
deprived of the presence of God, except as to general blessing, and
unacknow...
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NEVERTHELESS HAMAN REFRAINED HIMSELF,.... From showing any outward
resentment to Mordecai, from laying hands upon him or taking revenge
on him, as being too much below him to avenge himself on a singl...
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Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent
and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.
Ver. 10. _Nevertheless Haman refrained himself_] Much ado he had to
forbear misch...
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_Nevertheless, Haman refrained himself_ From taking present vengeance
upon Mordecai, which he might easily have effected, either by his own,
or any of his servants' hands, without any fear of inconven...
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Nevertheless, Haman refrained himself, he could not afford to fly into
a rage at this time; AND WHEN HE CAME HOME, HE SENT AND CALLED FOR HIS
FRIENDS, AND ZERESH, HIS WIFE, inviting them to hear of hi...
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Haman's Fatuous Security...
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ESTHER'S BANQUET
(vv. 1-8)
After the three days of fasting, Esther's courage enabled her to enter
the inner court of the king's palace, clothed in her royal robes. The
king was sitting on his throne...
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CALLED:
_ Heb._ caused to come...
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9-14 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 lifted up, the more impatient he is of contempt, and...
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HAMAN REFRAINED HIMSELF from taking present vengeance upon Mordecai,
to which he was strongly inclined, and which he might easily have
effected, either by his own or any of his servants hands, without...
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Esther 5:10 Haman H2001 restrained H662 (H8691) went H935 (H8799) home
H1004 sent H7971 (H8799) called...
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CONTENTS: Esther's courage in proceeding to obtain favor.
CHARACTERS: Ahasuerus, Esther, Haman, Mordecai, Zeresh.
CONCLUSION: If we have had power with God in prayer we shall find
favor with men in...
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Esther 5:1. On _the third day,_ of the fast: Esther 4:16.
Esther 5:3. _To the half of the kingdom._ This was a word of grace
after the manner of kings. So Herod said to Herodias when she had
pleased h...
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_Nevertheless Haman refrained himself._
SELF-RESTRAINT POSSIBLE
Haman refrained himself. It is a circumstance not unworthy of notice,
that even those persons who are habitually self-willed, and desti...
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_Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal
apparel _
THERE IS NOTHING STATIONARY
“Now it came to pass.
” These words call for special notice in a book which strikingly
illus...
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ESTHER—NOTE ON ESTHER 5:9 JOYFUL... FILLED WITH WRATH. Haman is
elated at how he has been treated by the king and queen, but he is
again angry that Mordecai refuses to bow to him....
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CRITICAL NOTES.]
ESTHER 5:9.] Haman was joyful at the thought of receiving such honour
from the king and queen; but the greatness of his joy rendered him
still more indignant at Mordecai for his stub...
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EXPOSITION
HAMAN, EXULTING AT THESE SIGNS OF ROYAL FAVOUR, IS THE MORE
EXASPERATED AT MORDECAI'S CONTEMPT OF HIM. AT THE BIDDING...
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Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal
apparel, and she stood in the inner court of the king's house: and the
king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal house. And i...
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Refrained — From taking present vengeance upon Mordecai, which he
might easily have effected, either by his own, or any of his servants
hands, without any fear of inconveniency to himself. But herein...