Esther 5:10

“Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, etc.] 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 single person, when the whole body of the people Mordecai belonged to would shortly feel the power of his hand for such insolent treatment of him: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife; who, the Targum says, was the daughter of Tatnai, the governor on the other side the river, (<150503>Ezra 5:3).”

“Zeresh - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara, “gold.” Compare the Greek “Chrysis.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“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 God's wise and powerful providence appeared, in disposing Haman's heart, contrary to his own inclination, and making him, as it were, to put fetters upon his own hands. Esther 5:12”

“refrained: Gen 43:30, Gen 43:31, Gen 45:1; Sa2 13:22, Sa2 13:23; Ecc 7:9 called for his friends: Heb. caused his friends to come, Zeresh. Est 6:13 Esther 5:11”