Esther 8:8 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's ring, may no man reverse.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Write ... as it liketh you ... - (See the Esther 1:19 note. Practically, Ahasuerus reversed the “device” of Haman).

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Write ye... — Esther’s device is seen through, and the king shrinks from taking so decisive a step as the revocation of a…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Write you also for the Jews as it likes you
Whatever may be thought fit and proper for their safety and security:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

It was time to be earnest when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people.…