And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Todos los funcionarios del rey en la puerta del palacio se inclinaban y honraban a Amán, porque el rey había ordenado que hicieran esto. Pero Mardoqueo se negó a inclinarse o mostrarle honor.
Mardoqueo se negó a inclinarse ante Amán a pesar de la orden del rey, mientras todos los demás funcionarios sí lo hacían.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This takes place during the Persian Empire when King Xerxes had promoted Haman to be his highest official. In ancient Persian culture, bowing to high officials was expected protocol. Mordecai, as a Jewish exile, likely refused because bowing to Haman would have violated his faith in God, as Jews were commanded to worship God alone.
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