The Jews had light. A metaphor for "happiness" (comp. Isaiah 58:8).
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Esther 8:16
The Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:16
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:1-17EXPOSITION HAMAN'S HOUSE GIVEN TO ESTHER, AND THE KING'S SIGNET MADE OVER.TO MORDECAI (Esther 8:1, Esther 8:2). Two consequences followed immediately on Haman's execution. His property escheating to the crown, Ahasuerus…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Esther 8:15-17Mordecai's robes now were rich. These things are not worth notice, but as marks of the king's favour, and the fruit of God's favour to his church. It is well with a land, when ensigns of dignity are made the ornaments o…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Joy of the Jews. (b. c. 510.)THE JOY OF THE JEWS. (B. C. 510.) It was but a few days ago that we had Mordecai in sackcloth and all the Jews in sorrow; but here is a blessed change, Mordecai in purple and all the Jews in joy. See Psalm 30:5. 1. Mord…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:15-17MORDECAI'S HONOUR AND THE JEWS' JOY (Esther 8:15-17). Ahasuerus was not content even now with what he had done for Mordecai. Before his minister quitted the presence, the king presented him with a crown of gold, and a r…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:15-17Sunshine. We have in this passage— I. A FLASH OF HONOUR TO AN INDIVIDUAL (Esther 8:15). Mordecai goes forth, grandly attired, coronet on head, the recipient of highest royal favour, receiving also the honour of the accl…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:15-17A type of universal joy. This passage tells the tale of great joy. The question of the prophet Isaiah, "Shall a nation be born at once?" asked now nearly two centuries ago, is answered in an unexpected way, and in somet…Joseph S. Exell and contributors