Esther 6:7 Meaning
And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,
Context Explained
5And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.
6So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?
7And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,
8Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:
9And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 18:12
Both verses discuss the relationship between humility and honor.
Luke 14:11
Both emphasize the principle that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
1 Peter 5:5
Both encourage humility in the face of pride.
Source: Esther 6:7