Haman wanted to kill all the Jews on the 13th of Adar. But, Mordecai told Queen Ester and she told them to tear their clothes and fast for 3 days. So Mordecai convinced Queen Ester to tell the King that she would have a feast with him and Haman. Then Haman went home and his wife and friends told him the next day, he should tell the king to hang Mordecai on a 50 cubits high stake.