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He had contempt for the idea of killing only Mordecai

"He rejected the idea of killing just Mordecai." This can also be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "He decided to kill more than just Mordecai"

sought to exterminate

"was trying to exterminate" or "was looking for an opportunity to exterminate"

exterminate all the Jews

"get rid of all the Jews" or "kill all the Jews"