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Verse	Translation	Text
Es 5:10	King James	Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Zeresh - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara, "gold." Compare the Greek "Chrysis."

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Zeresh - This name is probably connected with the Zend zara, "gold." Compare the Greek "Chrysis."

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Refrained - From taking present vengeance upon Mordecai, which he might easily have effected, either by his own, or any of his servants hands, without any fear of inconveniency to himself. But herein God's wise and powerful providence appeared, in disposing Haman's heart, contrary to his own inclination, and making him, as it were, to put fetters upon his own hands.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Refrained - From taking present vengeance upon Mordecai, which he might easily have effected, either by his own, or any of his servants hands, without any fear of inconveniency to himself. But herein God's wise and powerful providence appeared, in disposing Haman's heart, contrary to his own inclination, and making him, as it were, to put fetters upon his own hands.

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