Esther 8:2

Esther Appeals for the Jews · Esther 8:1–6
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Translations

Modern
The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.
Traditional
And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.
Literal
And the king removed his signet ring which he had caused to pass from Haman, and he gave it to Mordecai, and Esther appointed Mordecai over the house of Haman.
Latin
Tulitque rex annulum, quem ab Aman recipi jusserat, et tradidit Mardochæo. Esther autem constituit Mardochæum super domum suam.

Original

Hebrew
English
The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.

Notes

The signet ring Haman used to seal the decree to destroy the Jewish people (Esther 3:10) was now given to the Jewish person he most wanted to destroy.

Theme notes and profiles

Esther

People

Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court

Glossary

Book of Esther

Topics

King: Chief officers of The Chief Ruler Mordecai: Promoted in Haman's Place Ring: Given As a Token Rings of Kings: Given to Favourites As a Mark of Honor