Esther 7

4. I and my people. The fact that his favourite queen was one of Haman’s intended victims would tell more on such a king than the destruction of all the Jewish people; to which, indeed, he had before given his consent.

the king’s damage. That is, damage in the loss of subjects and of revenue.

8 fallen upon the bed. Or, “by” or “beside the couch”; in abject supplication and agony of spirit. The construction put upon this act by the king was evidently the effect of highly incensed feelings.

they covered Haman’s face. A signal for immediate execution.