In this chapter, the day that the two decrees take effect arrives. God gives His People the ability to overpower their enemies. Not only did the people fear the God of the Jews, the leaders also feared Mordecai as his reputation grew. While many were killed, careful reading shows that only the enemies were struck down, the ten sons of Haman because they were the descendants of Agag, and the Jews did not lay their hands on the plunder even though the edict allowed it. The King even granted Esther her request for an additional day for the Jews in Susa to kill more of their enemies. When the Jews were able to rest, with feasting and joy after deliverance from their enemies, it was made into an annual celebration called Purim. So, they were able to focus on the joy rather than the sorrow of this time. And we see that Queen Esther and Mordecai are now well established in their authority within the Persian Empire.
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