1 The king picked a man named Haman to be very big and high over others. ⬆️ 2 The king’s men bowed to Haman, but Mordecai did not bow. ♂️❌ 3 The king’s men said to Mordecai, “Why do you not do the king’s rule?” ️❓ 4 They asked Mordecai each day, but he did not bow. They told Haman. Mordecai said, “I am a Jew.” ♂️✡️ 5 Haman saw Mordecai did not bow. Haman got very mad. 6 Haman did not want to hurt one man only. He planned to hurt all Jews in all places. ️⚔️ 7 In month 1, they used a lot game to pick a day and month. The pick was month 12. ️ 8 Haman said to the king, “There are people spread out in your land. They have their own laws. They do not keep your laws. This is not good for you.” ♂️♀️♂️ 9 Haman said, “Please make a rule to destroy them. I will give 10,000 silver.” 10 The king took off his ring and gave it to Haman. Now Haman could stamp rules. ️ 11 The king said, “Keep the silver. Do what you think is good with the people.” ️ 12 On day 13 of month 1, the king’s writers wrote the rule for all places and all words. It was stamped with the king’s ring. ✍️ 13 Letters went out fast. They said to kill all Jews—men, women, kids—on day 13 of month 12, and take their stuff. ♂️⚠️ 14 A copy was put up in each place so all people would be ready for that day. ️ 15 Runners went fast with the rule. The king and Haman sat to drink, but the city of Susa was confused and sad. ♂️