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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 9:1-19

We have here a decisive battle fought between the Jews and their enemies, in which the Jews were victorious. Neither side was surprised; for both had notice of it long enough before, so that it was a fair trial of skill between them. Nor could either side call the other rebels, for they were both supported by the royal authority. I. The enemies of the Jews were the aggressors. They hoped, notwithstanding the latter edict, to have power over them, by virtue of the former (Est. 9:1), and made... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 9:4

For Mordecai was great in the king's house ,.... Not only over Esther's affairs, but was one of the king's counsellors, and was the chief minister of state: and his fame went out throughout all the provinces ; what a favourite he was of the king, as well as a relation of the queen, and how wise and just his administrations were: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater , was more and more in the king's favour, and had offices of honour and trust heaped upon him, and increased... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:1-16

Deliverance and victory. The history of "the chosen nation" is full of Divine deliverances. The present is only one of the many instances in which, by faith, the Israelites "escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens." I. THE MEANS of the deliverance and victory here related. Royal authority primarily accounts for it. Only by the sanction of the king could the Jews dare to draw the sword and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:2-5

A reign of terror. "The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities," etc. There were many greedy to possess the property of the Jews, and such as cherished spite against them, who were glad of the permission to slay and plunder, which Haman's letters gave. When the king's letters which reached the Jews gave them permission to withstand those who opposed, there must have been great perplexity in many minds and fear in many hearts. I. FOOLISH LAWS BRING ABOUT REIGNS OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:4

Mordecai was great . Compare Esther 8:2 , Esther 8:15 and Esther 10:3 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 9:3-4

Esther 9:3-4. All the rulers of the provinces, &c., and officers of the king Hebrews and those that did the king’s business; that is, not only the chief persons, signified by the foregoing words, but all the king’s other ministers or officers, of what quality soever; helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them He having manifestly the countenance both of God and the king. For Mordecai was great The greatest in place, and power, and favour with the king, both for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

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 9:4

Mordecai = the man (Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 .) Mordecai, greatly emphasizing the person. Compare Numbers 12:3 . 1 Kings 11:28 . Daniel 9:21 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 9:1-19

5. The Jews’ self-defense 9:1-19The king gave the Jews permission to defend themselves by killing their enemies. Evidently this meant that they not only met attack with resistance, but in some cases they initiated attack against those who they knew would destroy them. [Note: See Baldwin, pp. 100-2.] These would have been people such as Haman’s sons, who would have sought retaliation for their father’s death in typical ancient Near Eastern fashion. Anti-Semitism has a very ancient history.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 9:1-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 9:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:2-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 9:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 9:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 9:1-19

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