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Esther 3:4 Cross-References

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Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew.

Esther 3:4 (KJV)

Historical Context for Esther 3:4

People Mentioned

H
Hamanson of Hammedatha the Agagite (EST 3:1)
M
Mordecaia Jew who lived in Susa (EST 2:5)

Commentary on Esther 3:4

Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. The officials pressured Mordecai "daily," but he refused to comply. Finally they reported him to Haman "to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand"—testing whether his stated reason (being Jewish) justified defiance. The phrase "he had told them that he was a Jew" reveals Mordecai explained his refusal by religious/ethnic identity. This disclosure contrasts with Esther's continued concealment (2:20) ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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