The wickedness of Haman and his trickery in getting King Xerxes to declare an immutable law that those who felt dishonored by the Jews could kill the Jews bore heavily on Esther and Mordecai. Esther knew that she had to intervene and show up Haman for what he truly was. At her arranged dinner she begs the king to belay the decree by revealing that Haman was the one who set up the annihilation. King Xerxes loves Esther and has Haman killed.
Esther realizes that once a decree is set forth by the Persian king it cannot be altered. So, at great risk to herself, she boldly presents herself to Xerxes and pleads with him to make a new decree that the Jews can legally respond in kind against those who want to destroy them. Because of his love for Esther, King Xerxes sets forth the decree and had Mordecai implement it. The Jews rally and destroy their enemies and all of Haman's sons and family.
This event is so significant in Jewish history, that Esther creates a holiday which is officially placed into the mix of other celebrations and is called Purim - meaning lots - because they cast lots to know the will of God. The holiday is established and the celebration of Purim continues to this day.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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