Thought for the Week

As we finished our “Thought” last week, we saw the evil plan Haman had conceived to take vengeance on Mordecai for not bowing to him. He takes it to the king and presents it smoothly. Without hesitation or question Xerxes endorses it. He gives his signet ring to Haman so he can have the documentation written and seal it with the official seal of the king and carry out the plan. The king, even though his treasury must have been low, declines Haman’s offer of financial support. This is the gist of the letter: “All Jews, in every location within the kingdom of Xerxes, king of Media Persia, shall...