“King Xerxes, your Majesty, I’ve learned that there are people scattered throughout your empire, of a certain religion, that choose not to obey your laws,” Haman said. “If it please the king, let a decree be issued to destroy these people. For the expense, I will donate a large sum of money to the Treasury." “Do with the people what you wish, but keep the money,” the king replied. With that, Haman picked a date and sent a notice to the governors of all the provinces that the Jews were to be destroyed on that day. [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Esther 3:5-14]
