KJV ORIGINAL
The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They killed the ten sons of Haman (the son of Hammedatha), who was the enemy of the Jewish people. But they didn't take any of their possessions or wealth for themselves.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that the Jews focused only on defending themselves against their enemies, not on getting rich from the conflict.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the Jewish people's defense against those who wanted to destroy them throughout the Persian Empire. Haman had previously plotted to eliminate all Jews, and after his execution, his sons continued the family's hatred. The Jews were granted the right to defend themselves on the appointed day of their planned destruction.
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