15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white , with a large crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple ; and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced . 16 For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor . 17 In each and every province and in each and every city , wherever e the king's commandment and his decree arrived , there was gladness and joy for the Jews , a feast and a holiday e . And many among the peoples of the land became Jews , for the dread of the Jews had fallen on them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 8:15-17
Commentary on Esther 8:15-17
(Read Esther 8:15-17)
Mordecai's robes now were rich. These things are not worth notice, but as marks of the king's favour, and the fruit of God's favour to his church. It is well with a land, when ensigns of dignity are made the ornaments of serious piety. When the church prospers, many will join it, who will be shy of it when in trouble. When believers have rest, and walk in the fear of the Lord, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, they will be multiplied. And the attempts of Satan to destroy the church, always tend to increase the number of true Christians.