Esther 3:1
The Scripture
(1) After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 3 the king holds a banquet for both Jews and Persians to celebrate his decision to spare their lives. He tells the queen to send a message to Mordecai, who will deliver it to the king. The chapter ends with the queen’s determination to act according to her plan.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 7:6Psalms 12:8Proverbs 29:2Numbers 24:7I Samuel 15:8I Samuel 15:33Esther 1:14Genesis 41:40Genesis 41:55Ezra 7:14Daniel 6:2
Related verses (shared words)
Esther 5:11Nehemiah 12:39John 3:31Esther 1:16Psalms 68:27Esther 3:10