Esther 5:11 KJV
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.
Matthew Henry
- Haman prepares to hang MordecaiThis account of Haman is a comment upon Prov 21:24. Self-admirers and self-flatterers are really self-deceivers. Haman, the higher he is lifted up, the more...
Thompson Chains
- Riches VainSee the chain from Proverbs 11:4 · 3 links
- Pride (1)See the chain from Psalms 10:2 · 10 links
- DisplayLink 2 of 5 · next Isaiah 39:2
- Promotion (2)Link 2 of 6 · next Proverbs 3:35
Cross References
- Esther 9:7–10 And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, …
- Esther 3:1 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.
- Luke 12:19–20 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. …
- Genesis 31:1 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.
- Esther 1:4 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
- Esther 9:12–13 And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done. …
- Job 27:14–15 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. …
- Job 31:24–25 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; …
- Psalms 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
- Psalms 49:16–17 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; …
- Isaiah 10:8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?
- Jeremiah 9:23–24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: …
- Daniel 4:30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
- Hosea 9:13–14 Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer. …
- Mark 10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
- 1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
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Topics
- Ambition Haman
- Courage Esther, in going to the king to save her people
- Esther Fasts on account of the decree to destroy the Israelites; Accuses Haman to the king; intercedes for her people
- Haman Hanged
- Happiness Haman
- Israel, prophecies concerning Are saved by Esther
- Malice Haman toward Mordecai
- Pride Haman
- Servant The Jews in Babylon
- Zeresh Wife of Haman
Timeline
- Timeline of the Bible509 BC · The Jews Delivered from Haman
Bible Dictionary
- Haman(of Persian origin), magnificent, the name of the vizier (i.e., the prime minister) of the Persian king Ahasuerus (Esth 3:1, etc.). He is...
Hebrew and Strong’s
- And Haman לָהֶם lāhem Preposition · with suffix: third person masculine plural הָמָן hāmān הָמָן Proper name
- told וַיְסַפֵּר waysappēr סָפַר Verb · piel sequential imperfect, third person masculine singular · with and
- them of the glory אֶת ʾet Object marker כְּבוֹד kĕbôd כָּבוֹד Noun · masculine or feminine singular construct
- of his riches עָשְׁרוֹ ʿošrô עֹשֶׁר Noun · masculine singular construct · with suffix: third person masculine singular
- and the multitude וְרֹב wĕrōb רֹב Noun · masculine or feminine singular construct · with and
- of his children בָּנָיו bānāyw בֵּן Noun · masculine plural construct · with suffix: third person masculine singular
- and all the things wherein the king וְאֵת wĕʾēt Object marker · with and כָּל kol Noun · masculine singular construct הַמֶּלֶךְ hammelek מֶלֶךְ Noun · masculine singular · with the
- had promoted גִּדְּלוֹ giddĕlô גָּדַל Verb · piel perfect, third person masculine singular · with suffix: third person masculine singular
- him, and how he had advanced אֲשֶׁר ʾăšer Relative וְאֵת wĕʾēt Object marker · with and אֲשֶׁר ʾăšer Relative נִשְּׂאוֹ niśśĕʾwō נָשָׂא Verb · piel perfect, third person masculine singular · with suffix: third person masculine singular
- him above the princes עַל ʿal Preposition הַשָּׂרִים haśśārîm שַׂר Noun · masculine plural · with the
- and servants וְעַבְדֵי wĕʿabdê עֶבֶד Noun · masculine plural construct · with and
- of the king הַמֶּלֶךְ hammelek מֶלֶךְ Noun · masculine singular · with the
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