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Esther 8:1 Cross-References

Explore 11 cross-references for Esther 8:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 8 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.

The King's Edict in Behalf of the Jews

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.

Esther 8:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Esther 8:1

People Mentioned

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AhasuerusKing of Persia (EZR 4:6)
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Hamanson of Hammedatha the Agagite (EST 3:1)
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Hadassahcousin of Mordecai (EST 2:7)
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Mordecaia Jew who lived in Susa (EST 2:5)

Commentary on Esther 8:1

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. Following Haman's execution, the king immediately transferred Haman's estate to Esther and summoned Mordecai. The designation "Haman the Jews' enemy" emphasizes the conflict's ethnic-religious nature. Transferring executed traitors' property to victims was common ancient practice, both punishing the criminal's family and compensating victims. Esther revealing Mordecai's relationship ("what he was unto her")—her adoptive f...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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