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Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Esther 8:2

his ring: Esther 3:10, Genesis 41:42, Isaiah 22:19-Song of Solomon :, Luke 15:22 Esther set: 2 Samuel 9:7-:, Psalms 37:34, Ecclesiastes 2:18, Ecclesiastes 2:19-Ezekiel :, Ecclesiastes 5:13, Ecclesiastes 5:14, Daniel 2:48 Reciprocal: Genesis 31:9 - General Esther 3:12 - sealed Isaiah 22:21 - clothe Luke 12:20 - then James 2:2 - gold read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Esther 8:1

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.The house — With all his goods and estate, which being justly forfeited to the king, he no less justly bestows it upon the queen, to compensate the danger to which Haman had exposed her.Came — Was by the queen's desire admitted into the king's presence, and family, and, as it seems, made one of the seven princes.Had told —... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Esther 8:2

And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.Ring — That ring which he had formerly given to Haman he now gives to Mordecai, and with it that power whereof this ring was a sign, making him, as Haman had been, the keeper of his signet.Set — As her steward, to manage that great estate for her as he thought fittest. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 8:1

MORDECAI’S PROMOTION, AND EDICT IN BEHALF OF THE JEWS, Esther 8:1-17. 1. On that day The very day of Haman’s execution. Give the house of Haman By “the house of Haman” we are to understand not merely his residence, but all his property, including servants, attendants, and the various paraphernalia that pertained to a Persian noble. The confiscation of the property of one publicly executed followed as a matter of course. This was a universal custom in the East. And to whom could the goods... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 8:2

2. Took off his ring See note on Esther 3:10. Which he had taken from Haman When Haman was led forth to execution he was, of course, stripped of all seals and emblems of his office and authority, and all such insignia returned to the king. Gave it unto Mordecai Thus transferring to a Jew the authority and emoluments lately enjoyed by the Agagite. It was no strange thing for eastern kings thus to honour foreigners. And Esther set Mordecai She felt she could make no better disposal of... read more

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