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Es 3:
A few weeks later, Esther informed the king that the decree was against her people in Es 7
No, King Ahasuerus did not initially know that his decree would lead to the destruction of the Jews. Haman’s manipulation and the king’s lack of diligence allowed the decree to be issued without full understanding of its consequences.
Haman didn't point out the Jews to the king.
When speaking to the king, Haman deliberately avoided naming the Jews. Instead, he used general language to describe a group of people who were "different" and "disobedient" to the king’s laws. This vagueness likely prevented the king from fully understanding the implications of the decree.
The written decree mentioned the "Jews".
A few weeks later, Esther informed the king that the decree was against her people in Es 7
Ahasuerus reacted with shock and rage (v 7).
Did King Ahasuerus know that his decree was to destroy the Jews in the first place?
No, King Ahasuerus did not initially know that his decree would lead to the destruction of the Jews. Haman’s manipulation and the king’s lack of diligence allowed the decree to be issued without full understanding of its consequences.
