8:17a

the king’s edict and decree: See note on 1:20a.

joy and gladness: See note on 8:16.

8:17b

became Jews: That is, they adopted the customs and beliefs of the Jews.

8:17c

the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them: That is, because they were afraid of the Jews and what they might do, now that Mordecai had such a high position in the kingdom.

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Section 9:1–19

The Jews killed their enemies

When the chosen day arrived, the Jews organized themselves, fought their enemies, and killed many of them. Then Esther begged the king to allow the Jews in Susa to fight their enemies again on the following day. He agreed. After that the Jews celebrated.

Paragraph 9:1–4

9:1a

Adar: See note on 3:7d.

edict: See note on 1:20a.

9:1c

their plan was overturned: This means that the opposite happened. The Jews defeated their enemies, instead of their enemies defeating them.

overpowered: This means “gained control over, got them in their power.” This is the same verb in Hebrew as the Berean Standard Bible translated “overpower” in 9:1b.

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9:2b

No man could withstand them: This means that no one was able to resist the Jews or successfully oppose them.

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9:3–4

officials: See note on 1:3a.

satraps: See note on 3:12b.

Paragraph 9:5–10

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9:5a

all their enemies: This is hyperbole (exaggeration for emphasis). It means very many people.

killing and destroying: These two words mean the same thing, so they have been reduced to one word in the Display.

9:5b

those who hated them: This refers to the same group of people as “their enemies” in 9:5a.

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9:6

citadel of Susa: See note on 1:2.

killed and destroyed: See note on 9:5a.

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9:7–10a

These verses contain a list of Haman’s sons, who were included among the people whom the Jews killed that day in Susa. You may wish to combine the verses as the Display has done (also Good News Translation, Contemporary E