Esther 3:1

1After these things King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the 3:1 The origin of this ethnic term is unclear. It probably refers to descendants of King Agag of the Amalekites, who were longstanding tribal enemies of the Jews. If so, it would explain the natural animosity between Haman and Mordecai.Agagite, and advanced him and 3:1 Lit set his seat.established his authority over all the officials who were with him.