“Haman entered, and the king asked him — ‘What is to be done

Midrash Rabbah Esther Rabbah 10:3

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 11, 2025

“Haman entered, and the king asked him: ‘What is to be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor?’ Haman said in his heart: Whom would the king delight to honor besides myself?” (Esther 6:6).“Haman entered, and the king asked him… Haman said in his heart.” The wicked are controlled by their hearts: “Esau said in his heart” (Genesis 27:41); “The scoundrel said in his heart” (Psalms 14:1); “Yerovam said in his heart” (I Kings 12:26); “Haman said in his heart.” However, the righteous are in control of their hearts. That is what is written: “Hannah was speaking upon her heart” (I Samuel 1:13); “Daniel set over his heart” (Daniel 1:8); “David said to his heart” (I Samuel 27:1). And they are similar to their Creator: “The Lord said to his heart” (Genesis 8:21).

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Divine justice Charity Esther Kings King David

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