Esther 3:1
After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
Context
This verse from Esther Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Haman the Agagite is elevated above all the king's officials; all are commanded to bow before him, but Mordecai refuses. When Haman learns Mordecai is Jewish, he scorns the idea of harming only Mordecai and plots to destroy all Jews …
Other Translations
After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
After these things hath the king Ahasuerus exalted Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and lifteth him up, and setteth his throne above all the heads who <FI>are<Fi> with him,
After these things, by the order of the king, Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, was lifted up and given a position of honour and a higher place than all the other captains who were with him.
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