Esther 3:10

And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy.

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Interpretation

Without some acquaintance with the human heart, and the history of mankind, we should not think that any prince could consent to a dreadful proposal, so hurtful to himself. Let us be thankful for mild and just government.

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This thought runs through Esther 3:9-13.

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Glossary

Hammedatha Person: Father of Haman, designated usually “the Agagite” ( Esther 3:1 , 10; 8:5).