Additions to Esther 8:22

22 For Haman son of Hammedatha, a Macedonian (really an alien to the Persian blood, and quite devoid of our kindliness), having become our guest,

Additions to Esther 8:22 In-Context

20 In the future we will take care to render our kingdom quiet and peaceable for all,

21 by changing our methods and always judging what comes before our eyes with more equitable consideration.

22 For Haman son of Hammedatha, a Macedonian (really an alien to the Persian blood, and quite devoid of our kindliness), having become our guest,

23 enjoyed so fully the goodwill that we have for every nation that he was called our father and was continually bowed down to by all as the person second to the royal throne.

24 But, unable to restrain his arrogance, he undertook to deprive us of our kingdom and our life,