Est 3:2, 5:9 | ESV | STEP | And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman , for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage .

Esther 3:2

2 And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. ^aBut Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage.

Esther 5:9

Haman Plans to Hang Mordecai

9 And Haman went out that day ^bjoyful and glad of heart. But when Haman saw Mordecai ^cin the king’s gate, ^dthat he neither rose nor trembled before him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai.