Esther 5:11

And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

Cross-reference

Esther 3:1 Historical context

Esther 3:1 records Haman's promotion — the very source of his pride that he boasts about here.

Esther 9:7-10 lists Haman's ten sons killed — ironic reversal of his boasting about many children.

Esther 9:12 Parallel

Esther 9:12 reports the death of Haman's ten sons — directly undermining his pride in his offspring.

Esther 6:6 Historical context

In Esther 6:6, Haman assumes he is the one the king wants to honor, directly continuing his boast from 5:11 with dramatic irony — his pride blinds him.

Esther 9:10 Contrast

In Esther 9:10, Haman's ten sons are killed, contrasting sharply with his boast about having many sons — his pride precedes a fall.

Esther 1:4 Parallel

In Esther 1:4, King Ahasuerus displays his riches and glory — Haman's boasts mirror the king's earlier show of wealth.

Job 27:14 Parallel

Job 27:14 says the wicked's children are multiplied for the sword — exactly what happens to Haman's sons.

Job 31:24 Contrast

In Job 31:24, Job denies trusting in gold — contrasting Haman's pride in his riches and promotion.

Jeremiah 9:24 says to glory only in knowing God — the proper alternative to Haman's worldly glory.

Jeremiah 9:23 commands not to glory in riches, might, or wisdom — directly opposing Haman's boasting.

Psalm 49:6 Parallel

Psalm 49:6 directly describes those who trust and boast in their wealth, exactly matching Haman's attitude here.

Psalm 49:17 Contrast

Psalm 49:17 reminds that glory does not follow death — contrasting Haman's boast in temporary honor.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 contrasts Paul's refusal to seek praise with Haman's boastful self-glorification, highlighting humility versus pride.

Psalm 94:3 Related theme

In Psalm 94:3, the psalmist asks how long the wicked will exult — Haman's boast exemplifies that wicked exultation.

Psalm 49:20 Parallel

In Psalm 49:20, man in pomp without understanding perishes like beasts — Haman's boast shows he lacks understanding of his fate.

Psalm 37:35 Parallel

In Psalm 37:35, the wicked flourish like a green tree — Haman's boastful prosperity mirrors that temporary flourishing.

Job 20:5 Parallel

In Job 20:5, the wicked's joy is brief — exactly describing Haman's fleeting exultation here before his downfall.

In Ecclesiastes 6:3, having many children without satisfaction or a proper burial is vanity — Haman's many sons ended in death, showing the emptiness of his boast.

Job 31:25 Contrast

In Job 31:25, Job denies rejoicing in wealth — a righteous contrast to Haman's proud boasting in his riches.

Daniel 4:30 Parallel

Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar's boast in his own power and majesty — parallel to Haman's pride.

Psalm 49:16 Related theme

Psalm 49:16 counsels not to fear when the rich increase in glory — a perspective on Haman's apparent success.