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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"

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