14 And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.
14 So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they impaled the ten sons of Haman.
14 So the king commanded this to be done. A decree was issued in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.
14 The king commanded it: The order was extended; the bodies of Haman's ten sons were publicly hanged.
14 So the king commanded this to be done; the decree was issued in Shushan, and they hanged Haman's ten sons.
14 So the king agreed, and the decree was announced in Susa. And they impaled the bodies of Haman's ten sons.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 9:14
Commentary on Esther 9:1-19
(Read Esther 9:1-19)
The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered. The Jews, acting together, strengthened one another. Let us learn to stand fast in one spirit, and with one mind, striving together against the enemies of our souls, who endeavour to rob us of our faith, which is more precious than our lives. The Jews, to the honour of their religion, showed contempt of wordly wealth, that they might make it appear they desired nothing except their own preservation. In every case the people of God should manifest humanity and disinterestedness, frequently refusing advantages which might lawfully be obtained. The Jews celebrated their festival the day after they had finished their work. When we have received great mercies from God, we ought to be speedy in making thankful returns to him.