Esther 8:1

At that time King Ahasuerus gave the property of Haman the Jews’ enemy to Queen Esther. Mordecai was made one of the king’s personal advisers, for Esther had disclosed his relationship to her.

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On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.

In Context

2The king also drew off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman. He gave it to Mordecai, and Esther placed Mordecai in charge of Haman’s property.

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Cross References

Esther 2:7Mordecai had adopted Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, since she had neither father nor mother. The girl was shapely and beautiful; and after her father and mother died, Mordecai raised her as if she was his own daughter.

Esther 7:6“A foe, an enemy: this wicked Haman.” Esther answered. Haman shrank in terror before the king and the queen.

Psalms 49:6who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?

Luke 12:20But God said to the man ‘Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared – who will have it?’

Matthew Henry on Esther 8:1

We left the plotter hanging, and are now to see what becomes of his plot. I. His plot was to raise an estate for himself; and all his estate, being confiscated for treason, is given to Esther and Mordecai, ver. 1, 2 . II. His plot was to ruin the Jews; and as to that, 1. Esther earnestly intercedes for the reversing of the edict against them, ver. 3-6 . 2. It is in effect done by another edict, here published, empowering the Jews to stand up in their own defence against their enemies, ver. 7-14 . III. This… Read the whole commentary →

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