The Attempted Rebellion Against the King, and the Promotion of Haman

The story of Bigtan and Teresh raise many questions that do not seem to be answered in the text. Apparently the purpose of the story is limited to the information that is conveyed, and there is no reason to try and fill in the missing details. This article will analyze the phrase "And it was after these things," and discuss the verses describing Haman's rise to power.