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But looking to the future, we will make the kingdom peaceful and secure for all people,
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adopting changes and settling those matters that come to our attention with a fair reply.
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As for Haman, Hammedatha's son, a Macedonian, he was not Persian, and was far removed from us in kindness. Yet we warmly welcomed him.
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He gained the goodwill that we have for every nation to such an extent that he was publicly proclaimed our father. All worshipped him as the person second only to the royal throne.
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But when he could no longer hold his pride in check, he made it his business to rob us of our leadership and our life.