Introduction
Ahasuerus exalts Haman the Agagite, and commands all his officers to do him reverence, which Mordecai refuses, Esther 3:1-3 . Haman, informed of Mordecai's refusal, plots his destruction, and that of the Jews, Esther 3:4-6 . Lots are cast to find out the proper time, Esther 3:7 . Haman accuses the Jews to Ahasuerus, counsels him to destroy them, and offers ten thousand talents of silver for the damage which the revenue might sustain by their destruction, Esther 3:8 , Esther 3:9 . The king refuses the money, but gives Haman full authority to destroy them, Esther 3:10 , Esther 3:11 . Letters are written to this effect, and sent to the king's lieutenants throughout the empire, and the thirteenth day of the month Adar is appointed for the massacre, Esther 3:12-15 .
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