Esther 3:1

1After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor higher than that of all the other nobles.

1After these events King Ahasuerus honored Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and promoted him and 3:1 Lit set his seatestablished his authority over all the officials who were with him.

1After these events King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and established his authority over all the princes who were with him.

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.

1After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him.

1After those events, King Xerxes honored Haman. Haman was the son of Hammedatha. He was from the family line of Agag. The king gave Haman a higher position than he had before. He gave him a seat of honor. It was higher than the positions any of the other nobles had.