Esther 6:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. Mordecai came again to the king's gate - He resumed his former humble state; while Haman, ashamed to look up, covered his face, and ran home to hide himself in his own house. Covering the head and face was a sign of shame and confusion, as well as of grief, among most people of the earth.