以斯帖記 8:3-8 RCUVTS

Esther spake yet again before the king . It might have seemed to be the business of Mordecai, as the king's chief minister, to advise him in a matter of public policy, and one in which the interests of so many of his subjects were vitally concerned. But the new minister did not perhaps feel sure of his influence, or quite know what to recommend. Esther was therefore again put forward to address the king. Fell down at his feet . Compare 1 Samuel 25:24 ; 2 Kings 4:37 , etc . And... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:3

Putting away mischief. There was great wisdom in Esther's application to the king. In appearing before him unbidden she did so, as before, at the risk of her life. But her confidence in the power of her charms over the king was not unwarranted. She was too prudent to ask Ahasuerus to revoke his own decree for the destruction of the Jews. She treated it as the decree of the wicked Haman, and implored him to "put away the mischief of Haman, and the device that he had devised against the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:3-6

An effective advocate. A second time Esther entered into the king's presence unbidden. A second time the king's sceptre was extended to her. Her own safety and queenly state had been secured, but her people were still exposed to the murderous decree which Haman had beguiled the king to seal and promulgate. She now appeared as an advocate for Israel. Learn here— I. THAT ADVOCACY SHOULD BE CLEAR AS TO ITS GROUNDS . The grounds on which Esther pleaded were such as the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:3-14

AT ESTHER 'S REQUEST AHASUERUS ALLOWS THE ISSUE OF A SECOND EDICT , PERMITTING THE JEWS TO RESIST ANY WHO SHOULD ATTACK THEM , TO KILL THEM IN THEIR OWN DEFENCE , AND TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THEIR GOODS ( Esther 8:3-14 ). The execution of Haman, the confiscation of his property, the advancement of Mordecai into his place, though of favourable omen, as showing the present temper and inclination of Abasuerus, left the Jews in as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:3-14

Consecration, kindred, law, and folly. In these words we have— I. THE MANIFOLDNESS OF HUMAN CONSECRATION . "And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears ," etc. (verse 3). Emboldened by her first success, Esther goes in again to the king, again endangering her own position, and, indeed, her own life, on behalf of her people. The former time she may have been influenced by Mordecai's reminder that her own death was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:4

Then the king held out the golden sceptre . Either Esther had again intruded on the king uninvited, or there was a double use of the golden sceptre. 1. In the pardon of those who so intruded; and, 2. In the ordinary granting of requests. It was perhaps held out on this occasion simply to express a readiness to do as Esther desired. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:5

If it please the king , etc. The long preface of four clauses, winding up with "If I be pleasing," is indicative of Esther's doubt how the king will receive her suggestion that it should be written to reverse the letters (comp. Esther 3:13 ) devised by Haman . To ask the king to unsay his own words was impossible. By representing the letters as devised by Haman, and written by Haman, Esther avoids doing so. But she thereby blinks the truth. In excuse she adds the striking distich... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:5

Repairing mischief. "Let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman." I. WHAT A LEGACY OF EVIL IS LEFT BY THE WICKED . e.g . By Voltaire, Paine, Napoleon I and others. II. WHAT EFFORTS ARE NECESSARY TO REPAIR EVIL ONCE WROUGHT . It is SO much easier to destroy than to build up. III. GREAT EVILS MAY BE REMOVED , OR AT LEAST OVERRULED , BY PROVIDENCE . If this were not believed, the arm of the Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:6

Patriotism. Esther's life was now safe, and probably her cousin's too. But that was not enough. Her nation was still in danger. The royal decree had delivered the Jews throughout the empire into the hands of their enemies. In a few months, unless measures were meantime taken to check and hinder the malice of their foes, thousands of Israelites might be exposed to violence, pillage, and massacre. The thought was to Esther cruel beyond bearing. "How," said she, "can I endure to see the evil... read more

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