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The conspiracy discovered and broken up. The intentions of evil toward the king by two very trusted door keepers of the house of the women, Bigthan and Teresh, revealed by Mordecai. The palace gossip had reached him and he passed it on to Esther who communicated the report to the king, in the name of Mordecai. It is the beginning of a good and very necessary relationship between the king and Mordecai. Take note of the wisdom of Esther in making certain that the king knew that it was Mordecai who passed this report on to her. The report was researched resulting in the hanging of the two. Est. 2:21-23.
The promotion and advancement of Haman was a bad choice on the part of the king, and for the situation of the Jews of that day. Est. 3:1 Close associates chosen by those in positions of leadership are not always wise choices. Close companions, confidents must be chosen cautiously and wisely. So often it is those who are close but not in agreement, who create problems. In all that we are about to see in the book of Esther the hand of the Lord is very visible. The Lord is in control and even though we do not always understand His methods in accomplishing His purposes, He is in charge. Leaders, in every aspect of life, may not necessarily be what we would chose but they are established by the Lord. Rom. 13:1 The Lord alone is the judge, He will elevate and or replace those in authority according to His will and purposes. Ps. 75:6-7.
The background, the lineage of Haman is somewhat uncertain. He is called an Agagite and they were bitter enemies of Israel who were determined to destroy them. However, we do know that he was a man seeking great political powers and authority. He also had a deep rooted hatred for the Jews. He was given a position which was the highest in the kingdom and the authority to act in the name of the king. He was over all other men in positions of leadership in the kingdom. Est. 3:1 He was a dangerous man to place in such a high position.