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A Persecutor's Playbook
Haman's accusation against the Jews follows a pattern seen throughout history. Commentators note he uses three classic charges: they are different and separate ('their laws are diverse'), they are disloyal ('neither keep they the king's laws'), and they are a drain on the kingdom ('it is not for the king's profit'). Scholars point out this same charge of disloyalty was used against Ezra, Jesus, and the early Christians.
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Esther
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19th Century
Bishop
A certain people scattered abroad ... —A certain part of the nation had returned with Zerubbabel, but ([Reference Ezra 2:…
17th Century
Pastor
And Haman said unto King Ahasuerus ,
Or "had said" F18 , as some choose to render it; nor indeed is it li…
17th Century
Minister
Without some acquaintance with the human heart and the history of mankind, we would not think that any prince could consent to a dreadful proposal,…