Haman's Journey Map

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Haman's Journey Map

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Haman promoted in Susa
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.

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Rise to Powerc. 474 BC

    Susa

    Haman becomes second in command to King Xerxes.

    EST 3:1

  2. Mordecai's Refusalc. 474 BC

    Susa

    Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, enraging him.

    EST 3:2-5

  3. Genocide Plotc. 474 BC

    Susa

    Haman plots to destroy all Jews throughout the Persian Empire.

    EST 3:6-15

  4. The Gallowsc. 473 BC

    Susa

    Haman builds gallows 75 feet high to hang Mordecai.

    EST 5:14

  5. Humiliationc. 473 BC

    Susa

    Haman is forced to honor Mordecai publicly.

    EST 6:6-11

  6. Deathc. 473 BC

    Susa

    Haman is hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.

    EST 7:10

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