Haman

Follow Haman's Biblical Journey

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Haman promoted in Susa

After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor.

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Timeline

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Rise to Powerc. 474 BC

Haman becomes second in command to King Xerxes.

Mordecai's Refusalc. 474 BC

Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, enraging him.

Genocide Plotc. 474 BC

Haman plots to destroy all Jews throughout the Persian Empire.

The Gallowsc. 473 BC

Haman builds gallows 75 feet high to hang Mordecai.

Humiliationc. 473 BC

Haman is forced to honor Mordecai publicly.

Deathc. 473 BC

Haman is hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.