Esther 5:9

“Then went Haman forth that day, joyful, and with a glad heart, etc.] From court to his own house but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him; did not show him the least degree even of civil respect; which he refused to do, partly lest it should be interpreted an adoration of him, and partly because it was well known to him he had formed a scheme for the destruction of him and all his people; and the rather he refused it to him, as Esther was about to make intercession with the king to revoke his decree, of the success of which he had no doubt; and therefore had nothing to fear from him, but treated him with the utmost contempt, as he deserved: he…”

“He stood not up, nor moved for him - This was undoubtedly a serious breach of Persian etiquette, and may well have angered Haman. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Nor moved - To shew how little he feared him, and that he had a firm confidence in his God, that he would deliver him and his people in this great exigency. Esther 5:10”

“5:9-14 This brief interlude emphasizes the depth of Haman’s hatred for Mordecai. 5:9 Mordecai’s fasting had ended and he was back at the gate operating in his official capacity. Not standing up or trembling was an even stronger refusal to show Haman honor (cp. 3:2-6).”

“joyful: Job 20:5; Amo 6:12, Amo 6:13; Luk 6:25; Joh 16:20; Jam 4:9 he stood not up: Est 3:2; Psa 15:4; Mat 10:28 he was full: Est 3:5; Kg1 21:4; Job 31:31; Psa 27:3; Dan 3:13, Dan 3:16-19; Mat 2:16; Act 7:54 Esther 5:10”

“Haman went forth from the palace satisfied and with a joyful heart. When, however, he saw Mordochai in the king's gate, who neither stood up nor trembled before him, he was full of indignation against him. וגו קם ולא are circumstantial clauses following the principal clause without a copula. קם and זע are perfects, and ולא - ולא are used in the sense of neque - neque. זוּע constructed with מן means to tremble before any one, to be disquieted. Est 5:10 Haman, however, refrained himself; and without immediately giving vent to his rage at Mordochai, went home and sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh, that he might unburden himself before them, and take counsel with them for Mordochai's…”