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# Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite
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This is the name and description of Haman, one of the king's officials. See how you translated this in [Esther 3:1](../03/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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# he threw Pur (that is, he threw lots)
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"Pur" was the Persian word for "lot." The phrase "he threw lots" explains what "he threw Pur" means.
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# he threw Pur (that is, he threw lots)
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Why he threw Pur, or lots, can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "he threw Pur (that is, he threw lots) to find out what would be the best day to attack the Jews" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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