And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
Mordecai left the king's presence wearing royal clothes of blue and white, with a large golden crown on his head and a robe of fine linen and purple fabric. The whole city of Shushan celebrated with joy and happiness.
This verse shows Mordecai being honored with royal clothing and authority, bringing great joy to the people of the capital city.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) discovered Haman's plot to destroy the Jews and elevated Mordecai to a position of high honor in the Persian empire. Mordecai, who had previously worn sackcloth and ashes in mourning, now wore the royal colors and symbols of authority. The city of Shushan (the Persian capital) rejoiced because the threat against the Jewish people had been overturned.
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