Esther 8
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 10
Chapter Summary
1 Mordecai is advanced. 3 Esther makes sure to reverse Haman's letters. 7 Ahasuerus grants to the Jews to defend themselves.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
the Jew advanced over Haman's house, given the king's signet ring, who writes the saving decree
king who grants the Jews the right to assemble and defend their lives
queen who falls weeping at the king's feet to plead for reversal of Haman's decree
Agagite enemy whose house is given to Esther and who was hanged for attacking the Jews
the Agagite, named as the father of Haman the schemer
Timeline
King Ahasuerus gives the house of Haman to Queen Esther. Mordecai is brought before the king after Esther reveals their relationship.
Esther 8:1The king takes back his signet ring from Haman and gives it to Mordecai. Esther appoints Mordecai over Haman's house.
Esther 8:2Esther falls at the king's feet, weeping, and begs him to revoke the evil plot Haman wrote against the Jews. The king extends the scepter.
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