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Esther 9:24 (GN)

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24 Haman son of Hammedatha---the descendant of Agag and the enemy of the Jewish people---had cast lots ("purim," they were called) to determine the day for destroying the Jews; he had planned to wipe them out.

Definition(s):
Agag (Eh-gag): roof; upper floor