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Haman

Haman Enemy of the Jews in Persia

Old Testamentc. 474 BC View journey on map

About Haman

Haman was a high official in the Persian court who plotted to destroy all Jews because Mordecai refused to bow to him. He manipulated King Xerxes to issue a decree for their destruction. His plot was exposed by Queen Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows he had built for Mordecai.

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Haman's Character Traits

ProudVengefulSchemingAnti-Semitic

Haman's Life Timeline

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  1. Rise to Powerc. 474 BC

    Haman becomes second in command to King Xerxes.

    EST 3:1

  2. Mordecai's Refusalc. 474 BC

    Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, enraging him.

    EST 3:2-5

  3. Genocide Plotc. 474 BC

    Haman plots to destroy all Jews throughout the Persian Empire.

    EST 3:6-15

  4. The Gallowsc. 473 BC

    Haman builds gallows 75 feet high to hang Mordecai.

    EST 5:14

  5. Humiliationc. 473 BC

    Haman is forced to honor Mordecai publicly.

    EST 6:6-11

  6. Deathc. 473 BC

    Haman is hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.

    EST 7:10

Who is linked to Haman

Haman's Key Relationships

Mordecai
MordecaiEnemy

Nemesis - Mordecai's refusal to bow sparked Haman's murderous rage.

Esther
EstherOpponent

Exposed by Esther - Esther revealed Haman's plot to the king.

Haman's Key Locations

Susa
Susa

Persian capital where Haman schemed.

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Spiritual Lessons from Haman

Pride Goes Before a Fall

Haman's pride was his undoing. He couldn't tolerate one man's refusal to bow and plotted genocide as revenge. In the end, he died on the very gallows he built for his enemy. Pride blinds us to our own vulnerability.

Key Verses about Haman

Esther 3:1-15Esther 7:1-10

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