Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. Calling together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, New Living Translation However, he restrained himself and went on home. Then Haman gathered together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, English Standard Version Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home, and he sent and brought his friends and his wife Zeresh. Berean Standard Bible Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, King James Bible Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. New King James Version Nevertheless Haman restrained himself and went home, and he sent and called for his friends and his wife Zeresh. New American Standard Bible Haman controlled himself, however, and went to his house. But he sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. NASB 1995 Haman controlled himself, however, went to his house and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. NASB 1977 Haman controlled himself, however, went to his house, and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. Legacy Standard Bible But Haman controlled himself, went to his house, and sent for and brought his friends and his wife Zeresh. Amplified Bible Nevertheless, Haman controlled himself and went home. There he sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. Christian Standard Bible Yet Haman controlled himself and went home. He sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh to join him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet Haman controlled himself and went home. He sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh to join him. American Standard Version Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and went home; and he sent and fetched his friends and Zeresh his wife. Contemporary English Version but he did not say a thing. When Haman got home, he called together his friends and his wife Zeresh English Revised Version Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and went home; and he sent and fetched his friends and Zeresh his wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, Haman controlled himself. He went home and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. Good News Translation But he controlled himself and went on home. Then he invited his friends to his house and asked his wife Zeresh to join them. International Standard Version Haman restrained himself, went to his house, and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh. Majority Standard Bible Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, NET Bible But Haman restrained himself and went on to his home. He then sent for his friends to join him, along with his wife Zeresh. New Heart English Bible Nevertheless Haman restrained himself, and went home. There, he sent and called for his friends and Zeresh his wife. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless, Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. World English Bible Nevertheless Haman restrained himself, and went home. There, he sent and called for his friends and Zeresh his wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Haman forces himself, and comes into his house, and sends, and brings in his friends, and his wife Zeresh, Young's Literal Translation And Haman forceth himself, and cometh in unto his house, and sendeth, and bringeth in his friends, and Zeresh his wife, Smith's Literal Translation And Haman will contain himself, and will go in to his house; and he will send and cause his friends to come, and Zeresh his wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut dissembling his anger, and returning into his house, he called together to him his friends, and Zares his wife: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Haman restrained himself, however, and went home, where he summoned his friends and his wife Zeresh. New Revised Standard Version nevertheless Haman restrained himself and went home. Then he sent and called for his friends and his wife Zeresh, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless Haman restrained himself; and when he went to his home, he sent and brought all his friends and Zeresh his wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Haman was enraged, and he went on to his house, and he sent out, and all his friends came, and Zaresh his wife. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and went home; and he sent and fetched his friends and Zeresh his wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation And having gone into his own house, he called his friends, and his wife Zosara. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Haman's Plot Against Mordecai9That 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. 10Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh, 11Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants.… Cross References Esther 3:5-6 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. Esther 6:6-9 Haman entered, and the king asked him, “What should be done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Whom would the king be delighted to honor more than me?” / And Haman told the king, “For the man whom the king is delighted to honor, / have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head. ... Esther 7:5-6 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. Esther 9:25 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. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? Daniel 5:20 But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. Daniel 6:4 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. Psalm 37:12-13 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. Psalm 73:6-9 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. ... Psalm 10:2-3 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. / For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. refrained. Genesis 43:30,31 And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there… Genesis 45:1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. 2 Samuel 13:22,23 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar… called for his friends. Esther 6:13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. Jump to Previous Controlled Controlling Fetched Forceth Friends Haman Home House However Nevertheless Refrained Restrained Together Wife ZereshJump to Next Controlled Controlling Fetched Forceth Friends Haman Home House However Nevertheless Refrained Restrained Together Wife ZereshEsther 5 1. Esther, adventuring on the king's favor, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, 4. and invites the king and Haman to a banquet. 6. She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet. 9. Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai. 14. By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows. Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself The word "nevertheless" indicates a contrast or a turning point in the narrative. Haman, despite his anger and frustration, chooses to exercise self-control. The Hebrew root for "restrained" is "אָפַק" (afak), which means to hold back or contain oneself. This moment of restraint is significant, as it shows Haman's ability to suppress his immediate emotions for a strategic purpose. In a broader biblical context, self-control is a virtue often highlighted in Scripture, such as in Proverbs 16:32, which states, "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." Haman's restraint, however, is not born out of righteousness but rather a calculated move to further his own agenda. and went home And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh Persons / Places / Events 1. HamanA high-ranking official in the Persian Empire, Haman is the antagonist in the Book of Esther. He is filled with pride and anger, particularly towards Mordecai, a Jew who refuses to bow to him. 2. Mordecai A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, and the cousin of Queen Esther. Mordecai's refusal to bow to Haman sets off a chain of events that lead to Haman's plot against the Jews. 3. Esther The Jewish queen of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) of Persia. She plays a crucial role in the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. 4. Susa The capital of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. Haman's House A place of personal significance to Haman, where he gathers his friends and wife to boast about his wealth, status, and plans. Teaching Points The Danger of PrideHaman's pride blinds him to the reality of his situation and leads to his downfall. As Christians, we must guard against pride and seek humility. The Importance of Patience and Trust in God's Timing Mordecai and Esther demonstrate patience and trust in God's timing, which ultimately leads to their deliverance. We should learn to wait on the Lord and trust His plans. The Power of Influence and Counsel Haman's friends and wife encourage his destructive plans. This highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly counsel and being cautious of the influence others have on us. God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs Despite Haman's plans, God is in control and works through Esther and Mordecai to protect His people. We can trust that God is sovereign over our lives and circumstances.(10) 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 Persian Empire which lay beyond the Euphrates ( Ezra 5:3).Verse 10. - Haman refrained himself. That is to say, so far as speech and act went. He said nothing; he did not strike his insulter; he did not order his servants to drag the fellow outside the gate and give him the bastinado. But he did not "refrain his heart." He allowed the affront that he had received to remain in his mind and rankle there. It poisoned his happiness, marred all his enjoyment, filled him with hatred and rage. When he came home, he sent and called for his friends. It was not so much to be partners in his joy that Haman called his friends around him as to be companions in his grief. It is true that his speech to them was chiefly occupied with boasts; but the true intention of the discourse is seen in its close - "All this availeth me nothing," etc. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nevertheless, Hamanהָמָ֔ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent restrained himself וַיִּתְאַפַּ֣ק (way·yiṯ·’ap·paq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 662: To contain, abstain and went וַיָּב֖וֹא (way·yā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go home. בֵּית֑וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house And calling for וַיִּשְׁלַ֛ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out his friends אֹהֲבָ֖יו (’ō·hă·ḇāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f and his wife אִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Zeresh, זֶ֥רֶשׁ (ze·reš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2238: Zeresh -- wife of Haman Links Esther 5:10 NIVEsther 5:10 NLT Esther 5:10 ESV Esther 5:10 NASB Esther 5:10 KJV Esther 5:10 BibleApps.com Esther 5:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 5:10 Chinese Bible Esther 5:10 French Bible Esther 5:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 5:10 Nevertheless Haman restrained himself and went home (Est Esth. 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