6:12a

the king’s gate: See note on 5:9b. Again, here this refers literally to the entrance to the king’s palace.

6:12b

his head covered in grief: This was a sign of grief or of being very upset. Haman was obviously embarrassed by what had happened. Find a natural expression in your language to express this.

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