For Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them. He cast the pur #– #that is, the lot #– #to crush and destroy them.
After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honoured Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.
On that day’ #– #the declaration of the Lord of Armies #– #‘the peg that was driven into a firm place will give way, be cut off, and fall, and the load on it will be destroyed.’ Indeed, the Lord has spoken.