# did not kneel and bow down

Mordecai showed disrespect for Haman's status in the government by not doing these actions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# Haman was filled with rage

Here Haman's rage is spoken of as something that could fill him up. AT: "Haman became very angry" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# He had contempt for the idea of killing only Mordecai

"He rejected the idea of killing just Mordecai." This can also be stated in positive form. AT: "He decided to kill more than just Mordecai"

# exterminate all the Jews

"get rid of all the Jews" or "kill all the Jews"