Questions and Answers
What man was highly honored by the King shortly after the selection of Queen Esther?
Haman
Who was the father of Haman?
Hammadatha
What honor was declared on Haman by the king?
He was elevated and given a seat of honor higher than that of all of the other nobles.
What man refused to pay honor to Haman?
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What did the royal officials do when Mordecai continued to refuse to honor Haman?
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What disadvantage did the royal officials see in Mordecai?
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How did Haman react when he found out that Mordecai refused to honor him?
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How did Haman want to take out his vengeance on Mordecai?
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How did the men of Haman select the day and month on which to strike against the Jews?
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When was the 'pur' cast in the presence of Haman?
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When the men of Haman cast the 'pur', on what month did it fall?
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What request did Haman make to the king regarding the Jews in the kingdom?
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For what reasons did Haman tell the king that he should not tolerate Jews?
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What did Haman promise to do if the king would issue a decree to destroy the Jews?
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How did the king answer Haman when Haman advised him to issue a decree to destroy the Jews?
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What did the king give to Haman when he told him to do with the people as he pleased?
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In what languages did the royal secretaries write out Haman's orders?
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How were the dispatches of Haman sent to all of the king's provinces?
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On what day did Haman order that all of the Jews of the kingdom be killed?
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How did the city of Susa react to the edict sent out by Haman?
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Study Notes
Haman's Rise and Actions
- Haman was highly honored by King Xerxes, elevated above all other nobles.
- His father was Hammadatha.
- Haman reacted with rage when Mordecai refused to honor him, leading to his desire for revenge.
Mordecai's Defiance
- Mordecai, a Jew, consistently refused to pay honor to Haman, which prompted royal officials to report his behavior.
- The officials recognized Mordecai’s Jewish identity as a potential disadvantage.
Haman's Vendetta
- Haman sought to annihilate not just Mordecai but all Jews in the empire, indicating his extreme animosity.
- The day for the attack against the Jews was determined by casting lots, referred to as "pur" in Hebrew.
Timing and Plans
- The "pur" was cast in the first month (Nisan) of the twelfth year of King Xerxes.
- The lot fell on the twelfth month (Adar), marking the planned date for the Jewish destruction.
Deceit and Manipulation
- Haman requested a royal decree to destroy the Jews, citing their separation and different customs as justification.
- He promised King Xerxes 10,000 talents (375 tons) of silver to fund the extermination effort.
King's Consent
- King Xerxes approved Haman's plan, commanding him to keep the money and act as he saw fit.
- The king provided his signet ring, granting Haman the authority to issue orders.
Communication and Execution
- Haman’s orders were prepared in various languages and scripts to ensure all provinces understood.
- The edicts were dispatched through couriers to all the king's provinces.
Reaction to the Edict
- The city of Susa was bewildered upon receiving Haman’s decree for the mass execution of Jews, set for the thirteenth day of Adar.
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