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Esther 8:16

Esther 8:16
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

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Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Esther 8:15-17

It was but a few days ago that we had Mordecai in sackcloth and all the Jews in sorrow; but here is a blessed change, Mordecai in purple and all the Jews in joy. See Psa 30:5, Psa 30:11, Psa 30:12. 1.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Jews had light etc. The expression reminds us of the Prayer Book Version of Psa 97:11, -There is sprung up a light for the righteous." Cp. also Psa 27:1; Psa 36:9, for -light" used, as here,…