Old Testament · Major figure
Haman
An Agagite official in the Persian court who plotted to exterminate the Jewish people.
Haman was a high-ranking official under King Ahasuerus who sought to destroy the Jews due to Mordecai's refusal to bow to him. His pride and hatred led to his downfall when Queen Esther exposed his plot. His life serves as a stark biblical example of divine justice and the preservation of God's people.
In the text
- Verses
- 45
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 3:1
- Last appears
- Esther 9:24
Where Haman appears
45 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Esther45 versesA Jewish queen of Persia who risked her life to save her people from a genocidal decree.
- Vashti10 versesThe Queen of Persia whose refusal to obey King Ahasuerus led to her deposition and Esther's rise.
- Hammedatha5 versesThe father of Haman the Agagite, identified as the progenitor of the antagonist in the Book of Esther.
- Hathach4 versesA royal eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve as a trusted attendant to Queen Esther.
- Hegai3 versesThe royal eunuch in charge of the women's quarters who favored Esther in the Persian court.
- Memucan3 versesOne of the seven princes of Persia and Media who advised King Ahasuerus regarding Queen Vashti.
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