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Then the king Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, See, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged on the gallows, because he laid his hand on the Jews.
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A Public Declaration of Favor
The king begins by recounting his recent actions: giving Haman's estate to Esther and executing Haman. Commentator John Gill explains this isn't just a summary; it's a public declaration of favor. By punishing the Jews' enemy and rewarding their advocates, the king is sending a clear message to the empire that the Jews are now under his protection, setting the stage for the life-saving decree to come.
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Reformed Baptist
Then the King Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen, and to Mordecai the Jew Who was present at the same time, either at t…
Presbyterian
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.…
