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Robes of Reversal
Commentators note that Mordecai's rich apparel was not important in itself, but as a powerful public symbol. Matthew Henry states these robes were an outward sign of God's favor and the reversal of fortune for His people. Scholars also clarify that the 'great crown of gold' was likely a nobleman's coronet, not the king's royal crown, signifying Mordecai's high, yet subordinate, position.
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Albert Barnes
On Esther 8:15
18th Century
Theologian
See the Esther 1:6 note. The “crown” was not a crown like the king’s, but a mere golden band or coronet.
A garment—or, “an inner robe.…
Charles Ellicott
On Esther 8:15
19th Century
Bishop
Blue and white. —See Note on Esther 1:6.
Crown. —This is a different word from that prev…
John Gill
On Esther 8:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king
And walked or rode about in the city to show himself to his frie…
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Matthew Henry
On Esther 8:15–17
17th Century
Minister
Mordecai's robes were now rich. These things are not noteworthy in themselves, but only as marks of the king's favor and the fruit of God's favor t…