Esther 8:16
And the Jews had light and joy and honour.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
In Context
Cross References
Esther 4:1Now when Mordecai saw what was done, pulling off his robe, he put on haircloth, with dust on his head, and went out into the middle of the town, crying out with a loud and bitter cry.
Esther 9:17This they did on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same month they took their rest, and made it a day of feasting and joy.
Psalms 30:5\30:4\Make songs to the Lord, O you saints of his, and give praise to his holy name.
Psalms 97:11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Proverbs 4:18But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.
Proverbs 28:12When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
Matthew Henry on Esther 8:16-17
The Joy of the Jews. ( b. c. 510.) 15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. 17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for… Read the whole commentary →