Haman, a wealthy supporter of Xerxes, King of Persia, hated the Jews primarily because Mordecai had surpassed him in popularity with the king. He connived to have the king issue an edict to massacre all Jews upon a certain date. He was surely inhumane.

We have and enemy … the devil … and he is always plotting to eliminate us. Esther called for fasting and prayer to overcome Haman’s ploy. We likewise turn to the Lord in humility to find relief from our enemy’s devices.

READ/HEAR: Esther 3-5