Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Esther 3 - Introduction
A.M. 3494. B.C. 510.
Haman, offended at Mordecai, resolves to destroy all the Jews, Esther 3:1. He obtains an order from the king to have them all slain on one day, Esther 3:7. This order is sent throughout the kingdom, Esther 3:12.