Contradiction with Proverbs 24:11-12
These verses emphasize rescuing those being led to death, contradicting the act of permitting harm to the Jews in Esther 3:11.
Proverbs 24:11-12: If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 27:19
This verse condemns injustice against foreigners, widows, and orphans, contradicting Haman's plot against the Jewish people.
Deuteronomy 27:19: Cursed [be] he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17
It advocates for seeking justice and defending the oppressed, contrary to giving Haman permission to destroy the Jews.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:16
It forbids standing against the life of your neighbor, contradicting the decree against the Jews.
Leviticus 19:16: Thou shalt not go up and down [as] a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Exodus 23:7
This verse says to abstain from executing the innocent or the righteous, opposing the plan to annihilate the Jews.
Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.