Esther 5:11
New International Version
Haman boasted to them about his vast wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored him and how he had elevated him above the other nobles and officials.

New Living Translation
and boasted to them about his great wealth and his many children. He bragged about the honors the king had given him and how he had been promoted over all the other nobles and officials.

English Standard Version
And Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the servants of the king.

Berean Standard Bible
Haman 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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Then Haman told them of his great riches, the multitude of his children, everything in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king.

New American Standard Bible
Then Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and his many sons, and every occasion on which the king had honored him and how he had promoted him above the officials and servants of the king.

NASB 1995
Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the number of his sons, and every instance where the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him above the princes and servants of the king.

NASB 1977
Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the number of his sons, and every instance where the king had magnified him, and how he had promoted him above the princes and servants of the king.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches and the number of his sons and every instance where the king had magnified him and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

Amplified Bible
Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the large number of his sons, and every instance in which the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him over the officials and servants of the king.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff.”

American Standard Version
And Haman recounted unto them 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.

Contemporary English Version
and started bragging about his great wealth and all his sons. He told them the many ways that the king had honored him and how all the other officials and leaders had to respect him.

English Revised Version
And Haman recounted unto them 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Haman began to relate in detail to them how very rich he was, the many sons he had, and all about how the king promoted him to a position over the officials and the king's advisers.

Good News Translation
He boasted to them about how rich he was, how many sons he had, how the king had promoted him to high office, and how much more important he was than any of the king's other officials.

International Standard Version
Then Haman told them about his splendid wealth, the number of his sons, all the ways the king had honored him, and that he had promoted him above all the other officials and ministers of the king.

Majority Standard Bible
Haman 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.

NET Bible
Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.

New Heart English Bible
Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

World English Bible
Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Haman recounts to them the glory of his wealth, and the abundance of his sons, and all that with which the king made him great, and with which he lifted him up above the heads and servants of the king.

Young's Literal Translation
and Haman recounteth to them the glory of his wealth, and the abundance of his sons, and all that with which the king made him great, and with which he lifted him up above the heads and servants of the king.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Haman will recount to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his sons, and all how the king magnified him, and how he lifted him up over the chiefs and servants of the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he declared to them the greatness of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and with how great glory the king had advanced him above all his princes and servants.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he explained to them the greatness of his riches, and the influence of his sons, and how, with such glory, the king had elevated him above all his rulers and servants.

New American Bible
He recounted the greatness of his riches, the large number of his sons, and how the king had promoted him and placed him above the officials and royal servants.

New Revised Standard Version
and Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the ministers of the king.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches and the multitude of his children, and how the king had promoted him and how he had advanced him above the princes and the servants of the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Haman related to them the glory of his wealth and the multitude of his children, and that the King had promoted him and had raised him over the Princes and over all the Servants of the King.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and everything as to how the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shewed them his wealth, and the glory with which the king had invested him, and how he had caused him to take precedence and bear chief rule in the kingdom.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Haman's Plot Against 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. 12“What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she prepared, and I am invited back tomorrow along with the king.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:30
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?”

1 Samuel 15:12
Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.”

2 Samuel 18:18
During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument.

Isaiah 10:8-14
“Are not all my commanders kings?” he says. / “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? / As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, ...

Ezekiel 28:2-5
“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. ...

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Psalm 49:6
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Psalm 73:3-9
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. / They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. / They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. ...

Job 31:24-25
If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

Luke 12:16-21
Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ...

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

James 4:13-16
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” ...

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Revelation 3:17
You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

Philippians 3:4-6
though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: / circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; / as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

the 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.

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.

Job 31:24,25
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; …

the multitude.

Esther 9:7-10,12,13
And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, …

Job 27:14,15
If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread…

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…

and how he had.

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.

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Esther 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.














And Haman recounted
The act of recounting here is significant. The Hebrew root word for "recounted" is "saphar," which means to count, recount, or declare. This suggests a deliberate and detailed narration, emphasizing Haman's pride and self-importance. In a historical context, recounting one's achievements was a common practice among Persian nobility to assert status and influence. Haman's recounting is not just a personal reflection but a public declaration meant to reinforce his perceived superiority.

the splendor of his riches
The term "splendor" in Hebrew is "kabod," often translated as glory or honor. It implies not just wealth but the magnificence and honor associated with it. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was a visible sign of divine favor and personal success. Haman's focus on the splendor of his riches reveals his materialistic values and the societal norms that equated wealth with worth.

his many sons
In ancient cultures, having many sons was a sign of strength and legacy. Sons were seen as carriers of the family name and protectors of the family estate. The Hebrew word for sons, "ben," also implies builders of the family. Haman's pride in his sons reflects the cultural importance of progeny and the continuation of one's lineage, which was a source of great honor and social standing.

all the ways the king had honored him
The phrase highlights the favor Haman received from the king, which in the Persian Empire was a significant mark of distinction. The Hebrew word for honor, "kabad," is related to "kabod" and indicates a heavy or weighty respect. This honor from the king elevated Haman's status, making him second only to the king. It underscores the theme of pride and the dangers of seeking human approval over divine favor.

and how he had elevated him
The elevation of Haman is a key theme in the narrative. The Hebrew word "gadal" means to make great or promote. This elevation is both literal and figurative, as Haman was given authority over others. Historically, such promotions were often accompanied by public ceremonies and decrees, further inflating Haman's ego. This sets the stage for the dramatic reversal that follows in the story, illustrating the biblical principle that pride precedes a fall.

above the other officials and servants of the king
This phrase emphasizes Haman's unique position of power. The Hebrew word for officials, "sarim," refers to princes or rulers, while "ebed" for servants indicates those who serve. Haman's elevation above these groups highlights his exceptional status. However, it also foreshadows his eventual downfall, as the biblical narrative often contrasts human pride with divine justice. The historical context of the Persian court, with its complex hierarchy, adds depth to Haman's ambition and the precariousness of his position.

(11) Told them . . .--As all this was of necessity sufficiently well known to his hearers, this was simply a piece of vain-glorious boasting, the pride that "goeth before destruction."

The multitude of his children.--He had ten sons (Esther 9:10).

Verse 11. - The multitude of his children. Literally, "of his sons." Of these we see by Esther 9:7-10 that he had ten. To be the father of many sons was accounted highly honourable by the Persians (Herod., 1:136). How he had advanced him above the princes. See above, Esther 3:1.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Haman
הָמָ֛ן (hā·mān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2001: Haman -- to rage, be turbulent

recounted
וַיְסַפֵּ֨ר (way·sap·pêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

to them
לָהֶ֥ם (lā·hem)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

his glorious
כְּב֥וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

wealth,
עָשְׁר֖וֹ (‘ā·šə·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6239: Wealth

his many
וְרֹ֣ב (wə·rōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness

sons,
בָּנָ֑יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and
וְאֵת֩ (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

all the ways
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the king
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

had honored
גִּדְּל֤וֹ (gid·də·lōw)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great

and promoted him
נִשְּׂא֔וֹ (niś·śə·’ōw)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the other officials
הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and servants.
וְעַבְדֵ֥י (wə·‘aḇ·ḏê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant


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