Sleep — How vain are all the contrivances of foolish man against the wise and omnipotent God, who hath the hearts and hands of kings and all men perfectly at his disposal, and can by such trivial accidents (as they are accounted) change their minds, and produce such terrible effects. Were read — His... [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing — He hath had no recompence for this great and good service. Which might either happen through the king's forgetfulness; or through the envy of the courtiers; or because he was a Jew, and therefore odious and contemptible.... [ Continue Reading ]
Haman — Early in the morning, because his malice would not suffer him to sleep; and he was impatient 'till he had executed his revenge; and was resolved to watch for the very first opportunity of speaking to the king, before he was engaged in other matters. Outward court — Where he waited; because i... [ Continue Reading ]
Man — He names none, because he would have the more impartial answer. And probably knew nothing of the difference between Haman and Mordecai. Thought — As he had great reason to do, because of the favour which the king had shewed to him above all others.... [ Continue Reading ]
Royal apparel — His outward garment, which was made of purple, interwoven with gold, as Justin and Cartius relate.... [ Continue Reading ]
Gate — To his former place; shewing that as he was not overwhelmed by Haman's threats, so he was not puffed up with this honour. Cover'd — In token of his shame and grief for his unexpected disappointment, and for the great honour done to his abhorred adversary, by his own hands, and with his own pu... [ Continue Reading ]
Wise men — The magicians, whom after the Persian manner he had called together to consult upon this strange emergency.... [ Continue Reading ]
To bring — Who was now slack to go thither, by reason of the great dejection of his own mind.... [ Continue Reading ]