Esther 3:5

New Century Version

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down to him or honor him, he became very angry.

Cross References

Esther 1:12

The eunuchs told Queen Vashti about the king’s command, but she refused to come. Then the king became very angry; his anger was like a burning fire.

Esther 3:2

All the royal officers at the king’s gate would bow down and kneel before Haman, as the king had ordered. But Mordecai would not bow down or show him honor.

Esther 3:4

And they said this to him every day. When he did not listen to them, they told Haman about it. They wanted to see if Haman would accept Mordecai’s behavior because Mordecai had told them he was Jewish.

Esther 5:9

Haman left the king’s palace that day happy and content. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and saw that Mordecai did not stand up or tremble with fear before him, Haman became very angry with Mordecai.

Job 5:2

Anger kills the fool, and jealousy slays the stupid.

Psalm 37:12

The wicked make evil plans against good people. They grind their teeth at them in anger.

Proverbs 12:16

Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.

Proverbs 19:19

People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 21:24

People who act with stubborn pride are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Fools are given important positions while gifted people are given lower ones;

Daniel 3:19

Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and he changed his mind. He ordered the furnace to be heated seven times hotter than usual.