Haman was fallen upon the bed] He fell down on the bed, on which they had feasted, and made request for his life. before me] Heb. with me. they covered Hamans face] It was the manner of the Persians, when one was out of the kings favour, to cover his face, as counting him unworthy ever to see the kings face any more: or, as a condemned person, Job 9:24.