Esther 8:7
“Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Write ye also for the Jews as it liketh you,.... Whatever may be thought fit and proper for their safety and security:…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 8:3-14
Haman, the chief enemy of the Jews, was hanged, Mordecai and Esther, their chief friends, were sufficiently protected;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Esther 8:7-8
Ahasuerus says in effect, -I cannot reverse the decree. It is not, as you suggest, merely Haman's. It has been…