1 After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him. 2 All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.
Esther 3:1–2
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Greek Esther 3:1–2
1 After this, King Ahasuerus highly honored Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Bugaean. He exalted him and set his seat above all his friends. (WEB) 2 All in the palace bowed down to him, for so the king had given orders to do; but Mordecai didn’t bow down to him. (WEB)
Esther 6:5–7
5 So the king’s attendants answered him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” “Bring him in,” ordered the king. 6 Haman entered, and the king asked him, “What should be done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Whom… 7 …
Greek Esther 3:4–6
4 They questioned him daily, but he didn’t listen to them; so they reported to Haman that Mordecai resisted the commands of the king; and Mordecai had shown to them that he was a Jew. (WEB) 5 When Haman understood that Mordecai didn’t bow down to him, he was greatly enr… (WEB)
Greek Esther 12:5–6
5 So the king commanded, Mardocheus to serve in the court, and for this he rewarded him. (KJV) 6 Howbeit Aman the son of Amadathus the Agagite, who was in great honour with the king, sought to molest Mardocheus and his people because of the two eunuchs of the king. (KJV)
Esther 5:8–10
8 If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.” 9 That day Haman went ou…
Greek Esther 6:10–12
10 Then the king said to Haman, “You have spoken well. Do so for Mordecai the Jew, who waits in the palace, and let not a word of what you have spoken be neglected!” (WEB) 11 So Haman took the robe and the horse, dressed Mordecai, mounted him on the horse, and went throug… (WEB)
Esther 6:10–12
10 “Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.” 11 So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai, and par…
Esther 3:9–11
9 If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” 10 So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha…
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