How long will I give counsel? This is what the scripture says (Esther 3:1): "After these things did King Ahasuerus promote Haman." Rabbi Yaakov said: How far did he promote him? He elevated him above all the princes, up to a height of fifty cubits. This is greater than all the other princes, up to Dihemonia, at a height of fifty cubits. The numerical value of the letter Kaf (20) plus the letter Mem (40) is thirty.
"How long will I have to wait? Even though I am subservient to the kingdoms of Torah and mitzvot that you have given me, I perform them with my soul. I do them with all my heart. I observe the Sabbath and its restrictions. Moreover, I have resolved in my heart to fulfill your Torah, because the nations of the world decree decrees against me to abolish your Torah and your divinity, and I give my life for them.