Esther 8:15-17

15 When Mordecai left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.

16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.

17 In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the Jews had seized them.

Esther 8:15-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER 8

This chapter relates the gifts Ahasuerus gave to Esther and Mordecai, Es 8:1,2, the suit Esther made to him to reverse the letters for the destruction of the Jews, Es 8:3-6, which, though it could not be formally granted, was in effect done by letters sent to the Jews, giving them power to rise in their own defence, and slay their enemies, Es 8:7-14, the consequence of which, and the advancement of Mordecai, were matter of great joy to the Jews, Es 8:15-17.

Cross References

• 1. Esther 9:4; Esther 10:2
• 2. S 2 Samuel 12:30
• 3. S Genesis 41:42
• 4. Esther 3:15
• 5. Psalms 97:10-12
• 6. Esther 4:1-3; Psalms 112:4; Jeremiah 29:4-7
• 7. Esther 9:19,27; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 45:15; Psalms 51:8; Proverbs 11:10
• 8. S Exodus 15:14,16; Deuteronomy 11:25; Daniel 6:26
• 9. Esther 9:3