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The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:17

A good day. This expression is probably figurative. The time of relief, and thanksgiving, and confidence, and hope is viewed as a day having a character of its own. And no wonder that, so viewed, it should be called here "a good day." I. IT WAS GOOD IN ITS RETROSPECT . A day of evil had been dreaded and looked forward to with justice, and it had been converted into a day of peace. A day of Divine interposition summoned all to admire the unexpected interposition of Divine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:17

Religious prosperity. Persecution always defeats its own object. Viewed as mere policy, it is the worst that can be employed. Persecute error, and it will spread tenfold; persecute truth, and it will spread a hundredfold. Unless, therefore, you wish the principles you hate to gain ground, persecute not at all. Haman, while he brought utter ruin upon himself by his cruel attempt to exterminate the Jews, raised the latter into an incomparably better position than they occupied before. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 8:17

Became Jews - Joined the nation as proselytes, so casting in their lot with them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 8:17

Esther 8:17. A feast and a good day That is, a time of feasting, rejoicing, and thanksgiving. Not only in Shushan, but in all other places where they resided, they entertained one another at their houses, and feasted together, being full of joy at this unexpected alteration of their affairs. For they doubted not that this new decree of the king would be observed by his people; and they were resolved to defend themselves against those that did not observe it, but attempted to destroy them. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 8:1-17

8:1-10:3 THE JEWS TRIUMPHANTVictory and celebration (8:1-9:32)Although Mordecai was appointed chief minister instead of Haman (8:1-2), the decree arranged by Haman was still in force. A king’s decree could not be changed. However, the king gave Esther and Mordecai his authority to issue a new decree that would counteract the former one (3-8).Esther and Mordecai acted promptly. They gave the Jews permission to take whatever action they chose in order to defend themselves against any attack on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 8:17

became Jews = made common cause with the Jews. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 8:1-19

C. The Jews’ Deliverance 8:1-9:19Even though Haman was now dead, the Jews were not yet safe. This section of the text records what Esther and Mordecai did to ensure the preservation of the Jews who then lived throughout the vast Persian Empire. The death of Haman is not the major climax of the book. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 8:15-17

4. The joy of the Jews 8:15-17"Crown" (Esther 8:15) should be "turban." Mordecai’s clothing reflected his important position in the government.Evidently, Mordecai read the second decree at a public meeting in Susa. Contrast the Jews’ reaction here with their response to the first decree (Esther 3:15). God had blown away the dark cloud that had hung over their heads."The Jews killed only those who attacked them; they killed only the men (Esther 9:6; Esther 9:12; Esther 9:15); and they didn’t lay... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 8:1-17

The Jews are Saved1. Did.. of Haman] The property of Haman, after his execution, was confiscated to the use of the king, to be disposed of as he thought fit. 2. Took off his ring, etc.] The bestowal of the ring implied that Mordecai was appointed to be a minister of State, since the ring was used for giving authority to royal decrees (see Esther 8:8): cp. Genesis 41:42.4. Then the king held out] This seems to imply that Esther had approached the king unbidden: see Esther 4:11.7. Behold, I have... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Esther 8:17

(17) Became Jews.—That is, embraced their religion as proselytes. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 8:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 8:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 8:17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 8:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 8:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 8:1-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 8:15-17

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 8:1-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Esther 8:17

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