Esther 9:10

Esther 9:11 →

The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand.

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Interpretation

The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered.

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Glossary

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