Haman

[ hey-muhn ]

noun

a powerful prince at the court of Ahasuerus, who was hanged upon exposure of his plan to destroy the Jews of Persia. Esther 3–6.

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It is common knowledge among those familiar with the rabbinic tradition that Haman was considered a descendant of the Amalekites.
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Whether Goldberg knew about the rabbinic linkage of Haman to Amalek I do not know.
Iran as Haman: Jeffrey Goldberg’s Dangerous Analogy | Shaul Magid | February 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
And they face the absolute villain, Haman, from the absolute villainous family, Amalek.
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After this inhuman proceeding, "the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed."
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus Cox
In the midst of their consultations, the king's chamberlain came to attend Haman to the banquet prepared by Esther.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus Cox

Ahasuerus is as anxious to see his minister, as Haman to be introduced to the apartment of his king.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus Cox
Behold Haman again in his house, "mourning and having his head covered, and expatiating upon the misery of his situation."
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus Cox
It was generally said and believed that Jackson had threatened to hang Calhoun as high as Haman if the law was resisted.
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