Esther 3:2
And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Context
This verse from Esther Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Haman the Agagite is elevated above all the king's officials; all are commanded to bow before him, but Mordecai refuses. When Haman learns Mordecai is Jewish, he scorns the idea of harming only Mordecai and plots to destroy all Jews …
Other Translations
And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed down, and did reverence to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not down, nor did him reverence.
and all servants of the king, who <FI>are<Fi> in the gate of the king, are bowing and doing obeisance to Haman, for so hath the king commanded for him; and Mordecai doth not bow nor do obeisance.
And all the king's servants who were in the king's house went down to the earth before Haman and gave him honour: for so the king had given orders. But Mordecai did not go down before him or give him honour.
Cross References
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And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
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