Haman’s Plan to Kill the Jews

After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honored Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite.(A) He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.(B)

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Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews

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

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12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[a]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:12 Lit glory

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(B)

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When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.(A)

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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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