Purim: Casting Lot of Iahali recreation (resin cast). About 1 inch cube. This Purim belongs to Iahali who was a high official of Shalmanesser III who ruled from 858-823BC. Purim means "casting of lots." In the story of Esther a lot is cast to choose which day the Jews would be eliminated. The Jews celebrate the Feast of Purim in memory of this victory over Haman in the Book of Esther.