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A royal official's bruised ego leads to a genocidal decree against every Jewish person in the Persian Empire.
Haman, the king's chief advisor, is furious that Mordecai won't bow to him. Rather than just targeting Mordecai, he convinces Xerxes to issue a decree to annihilate all Jews throughout the empire on a specific date. He even casts lots to pick the day. When Mordecai hears about it, he challenges Esther with the famous words: perhaps you were placed in your position for such a time as this.
Esther
The Man Who Wanted to Destroy a Nation
One man's bruised ego spirals into a plot to annihilate an entire people. Haman manipulates the king, casts lots to pick a date, and sends out a decree of genocide — while the king sits back and pours another drink.
Esther
For Such a Time as This
Mordecai discovers a plot to wipe out every Jewish person in the empire and begs Esther to act. She's terrified — approaching the king uninvited means risking her life. What follows is an exceptionally pivotal conversation in the entire Bible.
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