Esther 5:13

Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.

Cross-reference

Esther 2:19 Historical context

Esther 2:19 establishes Mordecai sitting at the king's gate — the very fact that causes Haman's complaint in 5:13.

In 1 Kings 21:4-6, Ahab is sullen because Naboth won't give his vineyard—like Haman, abundant honors mean nothing while one grievance festers.

Philippians 4:11 shows Paul learning contentment in any circumstance — a direct contrast to Haman's discontent despite having everything.

Philippians 4:12 further contrasts Paul's secret of contentment in plenty and hunger with Haman's inability to enjoy abundance due to one annoyance.

Job 18:4 Parallel

In Job 18:4, tearing oneself in anger parallels Haman's self-destructive rage at Mordecai's insubordination.