One person in this book was the subject of an assassination attempt by Bigthana and Teresh. In this book, the chamberlain Hegai serves as the keeper of the women, and Hatach serves the title character. The antagonist of this 
One person in this book was the subject of an assassination attempt by Bigthana and Teresh. In this book, the chamberlain Hegai serves as the keeper of the women, and Hatach serves the title character. The antagonist of this work is a member of the Agag family who is married to Zeresh and who orders the creation of a fifty foot high gallows. The only book of the Hebrew Bible not found among the Dead Sea Scrolls in at least one fragment, it begins with Vashti being deposed for disobeying Ahasuerus. It explains the origins of a holiday named for the device used to determine the best day for the slaughter of Jews. The title figure of this book was an orphan cared for by Mordecai, whose refusal to bow greatly upsets Haman. For 10 points, name this book that is read on Purim.
One person in this book was the subject of an assassination attempt by Bigthana and Teresh.
Book of Esther