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.
After these events, King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and gave him a high position, placing his seat of authority above all the other officials who served with him.
The king elevated Haman to the highest position among all his officials, giving him great power and authority in the kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I, around 486-465 BC). Haman being called an 'Agagite' suggests he was a descendant of Agag, the Amalekite king whom Saul was supposed to destroy but spared, creating a historical tension with the Jewish people. This promotion sets up the central conflict of the book of Esther, as Haman would use his new power to plot against the Jews.
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