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href="/bsb/esther/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So King Xerxes said to Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. <a href="/kjv/esther/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/esther/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and Mordecai the Jew, “Indeed, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows because he tried to lay his hand on the Jews. <a href="/nasb_/esther/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given the house of Haman to Esther, and they have hanged him on the wooden gallows because he had reached out with his hand against the Jews. <a href="/nasb/esther/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> So King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, &#8220Behold, I have given the house of Haman to Esther, and him they have hanged on the gallows because he had stretched out his hands against the Jews. <a href="/nasb77/esther/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given the house of Haman to Esther, and him they have hanged on the gallows because he had stretched out his hands against the Jews. <a href="/lsb/esther/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given the house of Haman to Esther, and him they have hanged on the gallows because he had sent forth his hand against the Jews. <a href="/amp/esther/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows because he stretched out his hand against the Jews. <a href="/csb/esther/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, “Look, I have given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. <a href="/hcsb/esther/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> King Ahasuerus said to Esther the Queen and to Mordecai the Jew, &#8220Look, I have given Haman&#8217s estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. <a href="/asv/esther/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/esther/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> King Xerxes then said to Esther and Mordecai, "I have already ordered Haman to be hanged and his house given to Esther, because of his evil plans to kill the Jews. <a href="/erv/esther/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/esther/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King Xerxes said to Queen Esther and Mordecai the Jew, "I have given Haman's property to Esther, and Haman's [dead body] was hung on the pole because he tried to kill the Jews. <a href="/gnt/esther/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Xerxes then said to Queen Esther and Mordecai, the Jew, "Look, I have hanged Haman for his plot against the Jews, and I have given Esther his property. <a href="/isv/esther/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Ahasuerus told Queen Esther and Mordecai the Jew, "Look, I've given Haman's property to Esther, and they have hanged him on the pole because he tried to harm the Jewish people. <a href="/msb/esther/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So King Xerxes said to Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Jew, ?Behold, I have given Haman?s estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. <a href="/net/esther/8.htm">NET Bible</a> King Ahasuerus replied to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew, "Look, I have already given Haman's estate to Esther, and he has been hanged on the gallows because he took hostile action against the Jews. <a href="/nheb/esther/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then King Achshayarsh said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, "See, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged on the gallows, because he laid his hand on the Jews. <a href="/wbt/esther/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the king Ahasuerus said to 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. <a href="/web/esther/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Then King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, “See, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows because he laid his hand on the Jews. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And King Ahasuerus says to Esther the queen, and to Mordecai the Jew, “Behold, the house of Haman I have given to Esther, and him they have hanged on the tree, because that he put forth his hand on the Jews, <a href="/ylt/esther/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king Ahasuerus saith to Esther the queen, and to Mordecai the Jew, 'Lo, the house of Haman I have given to Esther, and him they have hanged on the tree, because that he put forth his hand on the Jews, <a href="/slt/esther/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king Ahasuerus will say to Esther the queen, and to Mordecai the Jew, The house of Haman I gave to Esther, and they hung him upon the tree because he stretched forth his hand against the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And king Assuerus answered Esther the queen, and Mardochai the Jew: I have given Aman's house to Esther, and I have commanded him to be hanged on a gibbet, because he durst lay hands on the Jews. <a href="/cpdv/esther/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 12:7>And king Artaxerxes answered Esther the queen and Mordecai the Jew, “I have granted Haman’s house to Esther, and I have ordered him to be fastened to a cross, because he dared to lay hands on the Jews. <a href="/nabre/esther/8.htm">New American Bible</a> King Ahasuerus then said to Queen Esther and to the Jew Mordecai: “Now that I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have impaled him on the stake because he was going to attack the Jews, <a href="/nrsvce/esther/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and to the Jew Mordecai, “See, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows, because he plotted to lay hands on the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then King Akhshirash said to Esther the queen, Behold, I have given you the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gal lows because he lifted up his hand against the Jews. <a href="/hpbt/esther/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And King Akhashiresh said to Esthir the Queen: “Behold, I have given you the house of Haman, and him they have hanged on a cross, because he reached a hand against the Jews<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/esther/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king said to Esther, If I have given and freely granted thee all that was Aman's, and hanged him on a gallows, because he laid his hands upon the Jews, what dost thou yet further seek? <a href="/parallel/esther/8-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1548" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/8.htm">The Decree of Xerxes</a> 7<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So King</a> <a href="/hebrew/325.htm" title="325: ’ă·ḥaš·wê·rōš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Persia. Or pachashrosh; of Persian origin; Achashverosh, the title of a Persian king.">Xerxes</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: lə·’es·têr (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">to Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">the Queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: ū·lə·mā·rə·do·ḵay (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">and Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: hay·yə·hū·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">the Jew,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I have given</a> <a href="/hebrew/2001.htm" title="2001: hā·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Haman -- to rage, be turbulent. Of foreign derivation; Haman, a Persian vizier.">Haman’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">estate</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: lə·’es·têr (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">to Esther,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’ō·ṯōw (Conj-w:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8518.htm" title="8518: tā·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To hang. A primitive root; to suspend.">and he was hanged</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: hā·‘êṣ (Art:: N-ms) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">the gallows</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">he attacked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: bay·yə·hū·ḏī·yīm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">the Jews.</a> 8Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a> Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Daniel 6:8-9</a> Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” / Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Daniel 6:15</a> Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35</a> Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” <a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">2 Kings 10:30</a> Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a> And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/isaiah/45-13.htm">Isaiah 45:13</a> I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/jeremiah/39-12.htm">Jeremiah 39:12</a> “Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a> Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the king Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged on the gallows, because he laid his hand on the Jews.Behold.<a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Esther 8:1</a> On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.<a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Proverbs 13:22</a> A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.him they have hanged.<a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a> So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.<a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a> Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Gallows</a> <a href="/esther/8-5.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/esther/8-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Xerxes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/job/1-15.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Gallows</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Haman</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Xerxes</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 8</div>1. <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Mordecai is advanced.</a> 3. <a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters.</a> 7. <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">Xerxes grants to the Jews to defend themselves.</a> 15. <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Mordecai's honor, and the Jews' joy.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So King Xerxes said to Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Jew This phrase highlights the authority and decision-making power of King Xerxes, also known as Ahasuerus. Esther, as queen, holds a unique position of influence, which she uses to advocate for her people. Mordecai, identified as a Jew, signifies the importance of Jewish identity and heritage in the narrative. The mention of both Esther and Mordecai underscores their partnership and shared mission. This reflects the providential role they play in the deliverance of the Jewish people, reminiscent of other biblical figures who work together for God's purposes, such as Moses and Aaron.Behold, I have given Haman’s estate to Esther The transfer of Haman's estate to Esther signifies a reversal of fortune, a common theme in biblical narratives where the righteous are vindicated, and the wicked are punished. This act of giving Haman's estate to Esther not only compensates for the wrongs done but also empowers Esther to continue her advocacy for the Jewish people. It reflects the biblical principle of divine justice, where God often turns the plans of the wicked against them, as seen in the story of Joseph in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>.and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews Haman's execution on the gallows he intended for Mordecai is a vivid example of poetic justice. This outcome serves as a warning against pride and plotting against God's people, echoing <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a>, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it." The gallows, likely a large wooden structure for impalement or hanging, symbolizes the ultimate downfall of those who oppose God's covenant people. This event foreshadows the ultimate victory of good over evil, a theme fulfilled in the New Testament through the triumph of Christ over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)</a> The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He plays a pivotal role in the account of Esther, making decisions that impact the Jewish people. 2. <a href="/topical/q/queen_esther.htm">Queen Esther</a> A Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia. Her bravery and faith are central to the deliverance of her people. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai_the_jew.htm">Mordecai the Jew</a> Esther's cousin and guardian, who uncovers a plot against the king and later becomes a key figure in saving the Jews from destruction. 4. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> An Agagite and high-ranking official in the Persian Empire who plots to annihilate the Jews but is ultimately executed on the gallows he built for Mordecai. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gallows.htm">The Gallows</a> A structure intended for Mordecai's execution, which becomes the instrument of Haman's demise, symbolizing poetic justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> God's justice prevails even when evil seems to have the upper hand. Haman's downfall is a reminder that God sees and acts in His time. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_advocacy.htm">Courage and Advocacy</a> Esther's courage to approach the king and advocate for her people is a model for standing up for righteousness and justice. <a href="/topical/p/providence_and_sovereignty.htm">Providence and Sovereignty</a> The events in Esther highlight God's providence and sovereignty, orchestrating circumstances for the deliverance of His people. <a href="/topical/r/reversal_of_fortunes.htm">Reversal of Fortunes</a> The account illustrates how God can reverse dire situations, turning curses into blessings for those who trust in Him. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_influence.htm">Stewardship of Influence</a> Esther and Mordecai use their positions of influence for the good of others, teaching us to use our own influence wisely and selflessly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 8</a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_readers_reconcile_esther_6's_miracles.htm">How can modern readers reconcile Esther 6's miraculous timing and outcomes with skepticism about divine intervention and the absence of God in the book?</a> <a href="/q/esther_7_8__was_haman's_death_plausible.htm">Esther 7:8 - How plausible is it, historically and culturally, that Haman would be instantly condemned to death merely from being seen near the queen's couch?</a> <a href="/q/is_rapid_communication_in_esther_8_10_plausible.htm">How plausible is the rapid communication in Esther 8:10, given ancient travel and logistics constraints across such a vast empire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7, 8. - Then the king... said unto Esther the queen and unto Mordecai. The king, it would seem, took time to give his answer; and when he gave it, addressed himself to Mordecai, his minister, rather than to Esther, his wife. "See now," he said, "I have done what I could - I have given Esther Haman's house; I have had Haman himself executed because he put forth his hand against the Jews. What yet remains? I am asked to save your countrymen by revoking my late edict. That may not be. The writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's seal, may no man reverse. But, short of this, I give you full liberty of action. Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring. Surely you can devise something which will save your people without calling on me to retract my own words, and at the same time break a great principle of Persian law." <a href="/commentaries/esther/8-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So King הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Xerxes אֲחַשְׁוֵרֹשׁ֙ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> Ahasuerus -- king of Persia said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to Esther לְאֶסְתֵּ֣ר (lə·’es·têr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel the Queen הַמַּלְכָּ֔ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen and Mordecai וּֽלְמָרְדֳּכַ֖י (ū·lə·mā·rə·do·ḵay) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther the Jew, הַיְּהוּדִ֑י (hay·yə·hū·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish “Behold, הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! I have given נָתַ֣תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Haman’s הָמָ֜ן (hā·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2001.htm">Strong's 2001: </a> Haman -- to rage, be turbulent estate בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house to Esther, לְאֶסְתֵּ֗ר (lə·’es·têr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel and he was hanged תָּל֣וּ (tā·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8518.htm">Strong's 8518: </a> To suspend on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the gallows הָעֵ֔ץ (hā·‘êṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood because עַ֛ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against he attacked שָׁלַ֥ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out the Jews. בַּיְּהוּדִֽים׃ (bay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/8-7.htm">Esther 8:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">OT History: Esther 8:7 Then King Ahasuerus said to Esther (Est Esth. 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