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Haman (hā`mən) or Aman (ā`–), in the Bible, favored minister of Ahasuerus. He commanded that all Jews be put to death. Esther Esther (ĕs`tər), book of the Bible. It is the tale of the beautiful Jewish woman Esther [Heb. ..... Click the link for more information. interceded for her people, and Haman was hanged on the gallows he had set up for Mordecai. Haman convinces king to issue decree for Jewish extermination. [O.T.: Esther 3:1–11] See : Anti-Semitism How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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