Haman
The Enemy of the Jews
Name Information
- Meaning: "Magnificent" or possibly from Persian "Haoma" (a plant deity)
- Language of Origin: Persian
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Haman was a high official in the Persian Empire who plotted to destroy all the Jews because of his hatred for Mordecai. His pride and desire for revenge led to his downfall when his plan was exposed by Esther.
⏰ Persian Empire
Roles
- Royal Official
- Enemy of the Jews
Relationships
- Enemy: Mordecai
- Queen: Esther
Story
Became second in command to Xerxes.
Angered by Mordecai’s refusal to bow, sought revenge on all Jews.
Persuaded Xerxes to issue a decree for their destruction.
Esther exposed his plot, and he was executed on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.
Spiritual Significance
- Rose to power under King Xerxes.
- Offended by Mordecai’s refusal to bow to him.
- Plotted to kill all Jews in the Persian Empire.
- Built gallows for Mordecai but was hanged on them himself.
What We Can Learn
- Pride leads to destruction.
- Hatred and prejudice corrupt the heart and lead to ruin.
- God can turn the schemes of the wicked against them.
Memory Verses
So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.
— Esther 7:10
Key Passages
- Esther 3–7
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