Esther 3:1
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.
Cross-reference
In Esther 3:2, the king commands all to bow to Haman — the direct result of his promotion and cause of Mordecai's defiance.
In Esther 7:6, Esther exposes Haman as 'this wicked enemy' — the same man exalted here, now revealed as the villain.
In Esther 5:11, Haman boasts of his promotion from verse 3:1, highlighting his pride before the fall.
In Esther 9:10, Haman's sons are killed — the ultimate reversal of his promotion, showing his downfall.
Esther 1:14 lists the seven princes of Persia — the hierarchy that Haman is set above when promoted here, highlighting his elevation.
Numbers 24:7 prophesies Israel's triumph over Agag — Haman's Agagite lineage ties him to that enemy, foreshadowing his defeat.
In Numbers 24:20, Balaam prophesies Amalek's destruction — Haman as an Agagite embodies this doomed lineage.
In Deuteronomy 25:19, God commands blotting out Amalek — Haman's promotion sets the stage for this command's fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 10:6 states folly is set in high places — Haman's promotion perfectly illustrates this truth.
1 Samuel 15:8 records Saul sparing Agag — the Amalekite king from whom Haman descends, explaining his title 'Agagite'.
Proverbs 26:1 says honor is not fitting for a fool — Haman the Agagite is a fool, so his exaltation is inappropriate.