Esther 9:14

And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.

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Interpretation

The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered.

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This thought runs through Esther 9:12-16.

Esther 9:12 Esther 9:13 Esther 9:14 Esther 9:15 Esther 9:16

Glossary

Susa Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Shush.