10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
With lies and tricks he called for the destruction of Mordecai, our savior and constant benefactor, and Esther, our innocent partner in the kingdom, together with their whole nation.
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He thought that, by these methods, he could render us helpless and turn the Persian Empire over to the Macedonians.