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Esther 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 10

1 ¶ On that day King Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman, the one distressing the Jews, to Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told what he was to her.

2 And the king removed his ring which he had caused to pass over from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.

3 ¶ And Esther added and spoke again before the king and fell down at his feet. And wept, and she begged favor of him to cause to pass over the evil of Haman the Agagite, and his purpose which he had plotted against the Jews.

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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

צֹרֵ֣ר shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974
רֹכְבֵ֤י mount and ride H7392 · TWOT 2163
עִיר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
מִֽתְיַהֲדִ֔ים become a Jew H3054 · TWOT 850
חֵ֣ן favour H2580 · TWOT 694a

People & Context

Esther Receives Haman's Estate

King Ahasuerus gives the house of Haman to Queen Esther. Mordecai is brought before the king after Esther reveals their relationship.

Mordecai Promoted and Given the Signet Ring

The king takes back his signet ring from Haman and gives it to Mordecai. Esther appoints Mordecai over Haman's house.

Esther Pleads for Her People Again

Esther 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.

Timeline

Esther Receives Haman's Estate

King Ahasuerus gives the house of Haman to Queen Esther. Mordecai is brought before the king after Esther reveals their relationship.

Esther 8:1
Mordecai Promoted and Given the Signet Ring

The king takes back his signet ring from Haman and gives it to Mordecai. Esther appoints Mordecai over Haman's house.

Esther 8:2
Esther Pleads for Her People Again

Esther 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.

Esther 8:3-6

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