God had obviously kept Haman from discovering Esther's relationship to Mordecai.
"It was an unusual honor to be invited to a banquet with the queen, for Persian officials were protective of their wives."80
The Persians placed great value on having many sons (v. 11).81A person of good character overlooks slights against himself or herself, but a man or woman of inferior character magnifies them (v. 13). Haman may have erected his 75 foot gallows (or stake) on the top of a hill or building to make its total height 75 feet tall. On the other hand it may have been that high itself so everyone could see it.
"This is a fascinating example of the deceived sinner, glorying in self and hating both the true God and His people."82
"Haman is a case study in that inordinate pride and arrogance that conceals a vast and tender ego' (Fox, 179). . . .
"Haman's plans are about to run head on into the providence of God."83
