The Pulpit Commentary on Esther 9:25

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

But when Esther came before the king. Rather, "when the matter came before the king." It is impossible to supply a proper name which has not occurred once in the last eleven verses. We must suppose the feminine suffix attached to the verb bo, "came," to be superfluous, as it is in Ezekiel 33:33.

His wicked device should return upon his own head. Compare Psalms 7:16. The device of Haman to massacre all the Jews turned to the destruction of the Jews' chief enemies, and of Haman himself and his sons among them.

More for Esther 9:25

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

The Pulpit Commentary on Esther 9:1-32Esther 9:1-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION RESULT OF THE SECOND EDICT' THE JEWS RESIST THEIR ENEMIES, AND EFFECT A GREAT SLAUGHTER OF THEM, BUT DO NOT LAY HAND ON THEIR GOODS (Esther 9:1-16). The Jews of all the provinces, having had ample time to pre…The Pulpit Commentary on Esther 9:17-32Esther 9:17-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe effects of deliverance. Our narrative closes with a bright picture, in which all clouds are scattered; it is as sunshine after rain. Among the results of Israel's triumph we notice— I. REST. All the Jews in the empi…Matthew Henry on Esther 9:20-32Esther 9:20-32 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe observance of the Jewish feasts, is a public declaration of the truth of the Old Testament Scriptures. And as the Old Testament Scriptures are true, the Messiah expected by the Jews is come long ago; and none but Je…The Feast of Purim. (b. c. 509.)Esther 9:20-32 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE FEAST OF PURIM. (B. C. 509.) We may well imagine how much affected Mordecai and Esther were with the triumphs of the Jews over their enemies, and how they saw the issue of that decisive day with a satisfaction propo…

commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 9:1-32EXPOSITION RESULT OF THE SECOND EDICT' THE JEWS RESIST THEIR ENEMIES, AND EFFECT A GREAT SLAUGHTER OF THEM, BUT DO NOT LAY HAND ON THEIR GOODS (Esther 9:1-16). The Jews of all the provinces, having had ample time to pre…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Esther 9:17-32The effects of deliverance. Our narrative closes with a bright picture, in which all clouds are scattered; it is as sunshine after rain. Among the results of Israel's triumph we notice— I. REST. All the Jews in the empi…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryMatthew Henry on Esther 9:20-32The observance of the Jewish feasts, is a public declaration of the truth of the Old Testament Scriptures. And as the Old Testament Scriptures are true, the Messiah expected by the Jews is come long ago; and none but Je…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Feast of Purim. (b. c. 509.)THE FEAST OF PURIM. (B. C. 509.) We may well imagine how much affected Mordecai and Esther were with the triumphs of the Jews over their enemies, and how they saw the issue of that decisive day with a satisfaction propo…Matthew Henry