Esther 3:5

Modern

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.

Traditional

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

Literal

And Haman saw that Mordecai was not bowing and prostrating himself to him, and Haman was filled with rage.

Latin

Quod cum audisset Aman, et experimento probasset quod Mardochæus non flecteret sibi genu, nec se adoraret, iratus est valde,

Hebrew

English

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.

Haman's hatred for Mordecai grows into a plan to kill all the Jewish people.

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel 3:19
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,
Esther 5:9
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.
Proverbs 21:24
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
Esther 3:2
All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 27:3–4
A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
Job 5:2
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
Genesis 4:5–6
…but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
Esther 1:12
Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him.

Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court