5:9 Now Haman went forth that day pleased and very much encouraged. 1 But when Haman saw Mordecai at the king’s gate, and he did not rise nor tremble in his presence, 2 Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. 5:10 But Haman restrained himself and went on to his home.
He then sent for his friends to join him, 3 along with his wife Zeresh. 5:11 Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, 4 his many sons, 5 and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants. 5:12 Haman said, “Furthermore, Queen Esther invited 6 only me to accompany the king to the banquet that she prepared! And also tomorrow I am invited 7 along with the king. 5:13 Yet all of this fails to satisfy me so long as I have to see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.”
5:14 Haman’s 8 wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Have a gallows seventy-five feet 9 high built, and in the morning tell the king that Mordecai should be hanged on it. Then go with the king to the banquet contented.” 10
It seemed like a good idea to Haman, so he had the gallows built.