Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day’s decree, and let Haman’s ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.
Then Esther said, 'If it pleases the king, let the Jews in the capital city have permission to do tomorrow what they were allowed to do today according to your decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hung on the gallows.'
Esther is asking the king for one more day for the Jews in the capital to defend themselves and to publicly display Haman's sons' bodies as a warning to their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This request came after the Jews had successfully defended themselves on the first day appointed for their destruction. In ancient Persia, displaying executed criminals' bodies was a common way to deter future crimes and show the consequences of opposing the king's will. Esther wanted to ensure complete safety for her people and send a clear message that persecution of Jews would not be tolerated.
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