Daniel 2:13

“Because of this, the king was enraged and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be killed.”

Contextual link, explaining the decree's origin.

“When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to put to death the wise men of Babylon, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact.”

Immediately follows, providing narrative progression.

“Yet having learned who Mordecai’s people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to destroy all Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the whole kingdom of Xerxes.”

Mirrors the theme of a royal decree threatening a specific group.

““When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.””

Shares the theme of a royal decree ordering the death of a specific population group.