Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to destroy them, and had cast Pur, that is, the lot, to consume them, and to destroy them;
Because Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, who was an enemy of all Jewish people, had made a plan to destroy them. He had cast lots (called 'Pur') to decide when to wipe them out and kill them all.
This verse explains why the Jewish people celebrate Purim - because Haman had plotted their complete destruction by casting lots to choose the date for their massacre.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, set during the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC, Haman was a high-ranking official who harbored intense hatred for the Jews, particularly because Mordecai, a Jewish leader, refused to bow to him. Haman devised a plan to exterminate all Jews by casting lots, called "Pur," to determine the most auspicious date for the massacre, reflecting the common ancient practice of using lots for decision-making in uncertain matters. This event is part of the broader narrative of Jewish survival in exile, highlighting God's providence through human actions.
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