Questions and Answers
According to Esther 8:1, to whom did King Ahasuerus give Haman's house?
Esther
According to Esther 8:2, what valuable item did the king give to Mordecai, which he had earlier given to Haman and since taken back?
His signet ring
According to Esther 8:3, Esther implored the king with tears to counteract what evil scheme?
Haman's scheme against the Jews
Esther 8:3 and several other verses in the book remind us that Haman belonged to what group of descendants?
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According to Esther 8:4, when Esther fell at the king's feet and implored him with tears, what did he hold out toward her?
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According to Esther 8:5, what did Esther ask the king to do with Haman's letters?
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According to Esther 8:7, King Ahasuerus said Haman was hanged on the gallows because he tried to lay his hand on whom?
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According to Esther 8:7-8, after Haman's death, whom did King Ahasuerus tell to write a new decree in the king's name concerning the Jews?
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According to Esther 8:9, the king's scribes were called during the month of Sivan to write down the new decree according to whose command?
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According to Esther 8:9, the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom extended over what area?
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According to Esther 8:10, how did the couriers carry the letters with the new decree?
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According to Esther 8:11, the new decree permitted the Jews to do what to any people that would assault them?
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According to Esther 8:12-13, on what day did the new decree permit the Jews to avenge themselves on their enemies?
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According to Esther 8:15, what was Mordecai wearing when he left the king's presence after the new decree was issued?
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According to Esther 8:16-17, what did the Jews have after the king's new decree was issued?
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According to Esther 8:17, because the king's decree caused them to fear the Jews, what did many of the people of the land do?
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Study Notes
Esther 8 Summary
- King Ahasuerus gifted Haman's estate to Mordecai after Haman's execution.
- The king bestowed his signet ring to Mordecai, a reversal of Haman's former position of power.
- Esther passionately pleaded with the king to undo Haman's plot against the Jews, demonstrating her commitment to her people.
- Haman was identified as an Agagite, linking him to a historical animosity against the Jewish people.
- Upon seeing Esther's distress, the king extended the golden scepter, signaling his willingness to hear her plea.
- Esther requested the king to rescind Haman's letters, aiming to protect the Jewish population from impending danger.
- King Ahasuerus declared Haman was punished for his intentions against the Jews, illustrating the gravity of Haman's betrayal.
- After Haman’s demise, the king instructed both Esther and Mordecai to draft a new decree in favor of the Jews.
- The new decree was recorded according to all that Mordecai commanded, highlighting his authority after Haman's fall.
- Ahasuerus' kingdom included 127 provinces, stretching from India to Ethiopia, showcasing its vastness.
- Couriers transported the new decree on horseback, emphasizing the urgency of the message.
- The decree authorized Jews to defend themselves by killing attackers and seizing their possessions if threatened.
- Jews were permitted to retaliate on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, a significant date marking their upcoming retribution.
- Mordecai exited the king's presence in royal attire, symbolizing his elevated status and favor.
- Joy, honor, gladness, and a feast followed the decree's announcement, shifting the mood among the Jewish people.
- Many locals chose to identify with the Jews out of fear due to the royal decree, indicating a significant shift in allegiance.
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