Esther 8:16
But for the Jews, a new light seemed to rise; there was joy, honor, and dancing.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
In Context
Cross References
Esther 4:1When Mordecai had heard this, he tore his garments and put on sackcloth, strewing ashes on his head, and he cried out with a loud voice in the main street of the city, revealing the anguish of his soul.
Esther 9:17Now the thirteenth day of the month Adar was the first day with all of the executions, and on the fourteenth day they ceased the killing. This day they established to be sacred, so that in all times hereafter they would be free for feasting, joyfulness, and celebration.
Psalms 30:5You will lead me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me. For you are my protector.
Proverbs 4:18But the path of the just is like a shining light: it advances and increases, even to the day of completion.
Proverbs 28:12In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.
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 →