Mordecai then went back to the palace entrance while Haman hurried home, covering his face in embarrassment.

the following regulations about houses affected by spreading mildew. (These were to apply after the people of Israel entered the land of Canaan, which the LORD was going to give them as their possession.) If any of you find that the LORD has sent mildew on your house, then you must go and tell the priest about it.

The LORD will strike you with infectious diseases, with swelling and fever; he will send drought and scorching winds to destroy your crops. These disasters will be with you until you die.

The LORD will cover your legs with incurable, painful sores; boils will cover you from head to foot.