KJV ORIGINAL
And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more of Haman's ten sons who were killed along with their father.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of the sons of Haman who were executed after their father's plot to destroy the Jewish people was exposed. In ancient Persian culture, it was common practice to execute the family members of traitors to prevent future revenge plots. The careful listing of all ten names serves as a historical record and demonstrates the complete end of Haman's lineage.
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