This verse reproduces Esther 3:14; with a slight modification of the last clause. It is probable that a copy of the decree was originally inserted at the end of the verse.
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Esther 8:13
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:1-17EXPOSITION HAMAN'S HOUSE GIVEN TO ESTHER, AND THE KING'S SIGNET MADE OVER.TO MORDECAI (Esther 8:1, Esther 8:2). Two consequences followed immediately on Haman's execution. His property escheating to the crown, Ahasuerus…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Esther 8:3-14It was time to be earnest, when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people. We read of no tears when she begged for her own life, but although she…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Jews Encouraged to Self-Defence. (b. c. 510.)THE JEWS ENCOURAGED TO SELF-DEFENCE. (B. C. 510.) Haman, the chief enemy of the Jews, was hanged, Mordecai and Esther, their chief friends, were sufficiently protected; but many others there were in the king's dominions…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:3-14AT ESTHER'S REQUEST AHASUERUS ALLOWS THE ISSUE OF A SECOND EDICT, PERMITTING THE JEWS TO RESIST ANY WHO SHOULD ATTACK THEM, TO KILL THEM IN THEIR OWN DEFENCE, AND TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THEIR GOODS (Esther 8:3-14). The e…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:3-14Consecration, kindred, law, and folly. In these words we have— I. THE MANIFOLDNESS OF HUMAN CONSECRATION. "And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears," etc. (verse…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 8:7-14Self-defence. The permission of Ahasuerus appears to us singular almost to madness. Indeed, it could only have been such a character as we know Xerxes to have been that could have coolly contemplated plunging every prov…Joseph S. Exell and contributors