KJV ORIGINAL
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Haman bragged to them about his great wealth, his many children, and all the ways the king had honored him and promoted him above all the other officials and servants in the kingdom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Haman is boasting about his wealth, family, and high position in the king's court to make himself look important and successful.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the Persian Empire when Haman, the king's right-hand man, was plotting to destroy all the Jewish people. He's speaking to his friends and family, trying to convince them (and perhaps himself) of his greatness before revealing his frustration about Mordecai the Jew who refuses to bow to him.
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