Thematic Bible: Haman


Thematic Bible



And Harbona, one of the chamberlains that stood before the king, said, "Behold, there standeth a gallows in Haman's house fifty cubits high, which he had made for Mordecai, that spake good for the king." The king said, "Hang him thereon." Verse ConceptsEscaping, Physical ThingsAbasement, Examples OfDimensions Of Other Things

Then went Haman forth the same day joyful and merry in his mind. And when he saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up and kneeled before him, he was full of indignation at Mordecai. Nevertheless he refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife, and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king. read more.
Haman said moreover, "Yea and Esther the queen let no man come with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared, except me, and tomorrow am I bidden unto her also with the king. But in all this am I not satisfied as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate."

And when Haman came in, the king said unto him, "What shall be done unto the man, whom the king would fain bring unto worship?" But Haman thought in his heart, "Whom desireth the king to bring unto worship, more than me?" And Haman said unto the king, "Let the man unto whom the king would be glad to do worship, be brought hither, that he may be arrayed with the royal garments which the king useth to wear: and the horse that the king rideth upon, and that the crown royal may be set upon his head. read more.
And let this raiment and horse be delivered under the hand of one of the king's princes, that he may array the man withal, whom the king would fain honour: and carry him upon the horse through the streets of the city, and cause it to be proclaimed before him, 'Thus shall it be done to every man, whom the king would fain honour.'"

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation Verse ConceptsAnger, Sinful ExamplesAnger Of Man, UnrighteousAnger Of Man, CausePraising Specific PeopleNamed People Angry With Others

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had made for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Verse ConceptsPurimDeath Of The Wicked, Examples OfHangingAnger Subsiding

But in all this am I not satisfied as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate." Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfSitting In The Gateway

Esther said, "The enemy and adversary is this wicked Haman." As for Haman, he was exceedingly afraid before the king and the queen. Verse ConceptsFear Of Individuals

After these acts did the king promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and set him high, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. Verse ConceptsPromotion

Then went Haman forth the same day joyful and merry in his mind. And when he saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up and kneeled before him, he was full of indignation at Mordecai. Nevertheless he refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife, and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king.

Then went Haman forth the same day joyful and merry in his mind. And when he saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up and kneeled before him, he was full of indignation at Mordecai. Nevertheless he refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife, and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king.

In the twelfth month, that is the month Adar, upon the thirteenth day, which the king's word and commandment had appointed, that it should be done, even upon the same day that the enemies should have destroyed the Jews to have oppressed them, it turned contrary wise, even that the Jews should subdue their enemies. Verse ConceptsMonth 12Jews Under ThreatHating Peoples

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation and thought it too little to lay hands only on Mordecai: for they had showed him the nation of Mordecai. Wherefore, he sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole empire of Ahasuerus and were of the nation of Mordecai.

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation and thought it too little to lay hands only on Mordecai: for they had showed him the nation of Mordecai. Wherefore, he sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole empire of Ahasuerus and were of the nation of Mordecai.

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had made for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Verse ConceptsPurimDeath Of The Wicked, Examples OfHangingAnger Subsiding

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation and thought it too little to lay hands only on Mordecai: for they had showed him the nation of Mordecai. Wherefore, he sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole empire of Ahasuerus and were of the nation of Mordecai.

After these acts did the king promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and set him high, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. Verse ConceptsPromotion

For thou thoughtest in thine heart, "I will climb up into heaven, and make my seat above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the holy mount toward the North; Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfNames Of GodSelf ExaltationGoing Up To HeavenRebellion of Satan and AngelsKarma

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation Verse ConceptsAnger, Sinful ExamplesAnger Of Man, UnrighteousAnger Of Man, CausePraising Specific PeopleNamed People Angry With Others

For thou hast comforted thyself in thy deceitfulness, and hast said, "No man seeth me." Thine own wisdom and cunning hath deceived thee, in that thou hast said, "I am alone, and without me there is none." Verse ConceptsBeing ConfidentPride, Results OfArrogant ExistenceWisdom, Source Of HumanSelf ExaltationUnseenDrawbacks To KnowledgeFalse WisdomDeceiving OneselfWorldly WisdomUnique NationsStrong Delusion

"Thou son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, 'Thus sayeth the LORD God: Because thou hast a proud heart and hast said, 'I am a God, I have my seat in the midst of the sea like a God,' whereas thou art but a man, and not God, and yet standest in thine own conceit, that thou art God: Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofComplacencyExaggerationsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfPride, Examples OfRulersSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSin, Causes OfSuperiorityAudacitySelf ExaltationArrogantly Like GodIn The Heart Of The SeaMen As GodsProud Peoplelimitations

"'Therefore, thus sayeth the LORD God: Forsomuch as he hath lift up himself so high, and stretched his top into the clouds, and seeing his heart is proud in his highness: Verse ConceptsHeightSelf ExaltationThings On High

For he standeth thus in his own conceit: "This do I, through the power of my own hand, and through my wisdom: For I am wise, I am he that removes the lands of the people, I rob their princes: and like one of the worthies I drive them from their high seats. Verse ConceptsPride, Examples OfWisdom, Human NatureFalse WisdomActing For Oneself

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation Verse ConceptsAnger, Sinful ExamplesAnger Of Man, UnrighteousAnger Of Man, CausePraising Specific PeopleNamed People Angry With Others

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had made for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Verse ConceptsPurimDeath Of The Wicked, Examples OfHangingAnger Subsiding

and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king. Verse ConceptsDisplayingPromotionThe More Children The BetterSeeking HonourWealthy People

But in all this am I not satisfied as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate." Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfSitting In The Gateway

And when Haman came in, the king said unto him, "What shall be done unto the man, whom the king would fain bring unto worship?" But Haman thought in his heart, "Whom desireth the king to bring unto worship, more than me?" Verse ConceptsSelfishness, Examples OfPraising Specific PeopleSelf Love

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not the knee unto him, nor worshipped him, he was full of indignation Verse ConceptsAnger, Sinful ExamplesAnger Of Man, UnrighteousAnger Of Man, CausePraising Specific PeopleNamed People Angry With Others

This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day of the same month rested they, which day they ordained to be a day of feasting and gladness. Verse ConceptsMonth 12

as the days wherein the Jews came to rest from their enemies, and as a month wherein their pain was turned to joy, and their sorrow to prosperity: that they should observe the same days of wealth and gladness, and one to send gifts to another, and to distribute unto the poor. Verse ConceptsOvercoming EnemiesPeople Providing FoodRejoicing In God's Works

For the which cause they called this day Purim after the name of Pur, according to all the words of this writing: and what they themselves had seen, and what had happened unto them. Verse ConceptsPurimthe anniversary FeastsCelebrationcelebrating

And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, "There is a people scattered abroad and dispersed among all people in all the lands of thine empire, and their law is contrary unto all people, and they do not after the king's laws, neither is it the king's profit to suffer them after this manner. If it please the king, let him write that they may be destroyed, and so will I weigh down ten thousand talents of silver, under the hands of the workmen, to be brought into the king's chamber." Then took the king his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. read more.
And the king said unto Haman, "Let the silver be given thee, and that people also, to do withal what pleaseth thee." Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written, according as Haman commanded, unto the king's princes, and to the captains everywhere in the lands, and to the rulers of every people in the countries on every side, according to the writing of every nation, and after their language in the name of king Ahasuerus, and sealed with the king's ring. And the writings were sent by posts into all the king's lands, to root out, to kill, and to destroy all Jews, both young and old, children and women in one day, - namely upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar - and to spoil their goods. This was the sum of the writing, that there should be a commandment given in all lands, to be published unto all people, that they should be ready against the same day. And the posts went in all the haste according to the king's commandment. And in the castle of Susa was the commandment devised. And the king and Haman sat and drank. But the city Susa was disquieted.

and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king. Verse ConceptsDisplayingPromotionThe More Children The BetterSeeking HonourWealthy People

And when Haman came in, the king said unto him, "What shall be done unto the man, whom the king would fain bring unto worship?" But Haman thought in his heart, "Whom desireth the king to bring unto worship, more than me?" Verse ConceptsSelfishness, Examples OfPraising Specific PeopleSelf Love

And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, "There is a people scattered abroad and dispersed among all people in all the lands of thine empire, and their law is contrary unto all people, and they do not after the king's laws, neither is it the king's profit to suffer them after this manner. Verse ConceptsBribery, Examples OfDifferent TeachingsBreaking Man's LawThe Law Given To Israel