Esther 2:12

Ahasuerus : king of Persia after Darius

Esther 3:7

Adar : a place marking part of the southern border of Israel and Judah,son of Bela son of Benjamin

Ahasuerus : king of Persia after Darius

Haman : son of Hammedatha; an Agagite; the Jews 'enemy during the exile

Nisan : first month of the Jewish calendar

Pur : a small stone for casting lots, and a Jewish festival (IBD)

pur : a small stone for casting lots, and a Jewish festival (IBD)