And Mordecai walked every day in front of the court of the women's house in order to know how Esther did and what was to become of her.

And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and his many sons, and all to which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

For how can I bear to see the evil that shall come on my people? Or how can I endure to see the slaughter of my kindred?