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.
What does Esther 8:2 mean?
What Haman would have done mischief with, Esther will do good with. All the trust the king had reposed in Haman, he now placed in Mordecai: a happy change.
Key themes
FaithSalvationProvidenceCourage
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Keep this verse inside Esther 8:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Mordecai Tribe
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The son of Jair, of the tribe of Benjamin.