Gate — To his former place; shewing that as he was not overwhelmed by Haman's threats, so he was not puffed up with this honour. Cover'd — In token of his shame and grief for his unexpected disappointment, and for the great honour done to his abhorred adversary, by his own hands, and with his own public disgrace.
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Esther 6:12
12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.