Esther 6:3

“And the king said, what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? etc.] He judged it an action worthy of regard, and what ought to be rewarded, as it was the saving of his life; but had forgot whether any royal favour had been shown to the person for it: then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him; the lords of his bedchamber then in waiting: there is nothing done for him; not on that account, nothing more than what he had; he had an office at court before, but was not advanced to anything higher on this account.”

“It was a settled principle of the Persian government that “Royal Benefactors” were to receive an adequate reward. The names of such persons were placed on a special roll, and care was taken that they should be properly recompensed, though they sometimes waited for months or years before they were rewarded. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Nothing - He hath had no recompence for this great and good service. Which might either happen through the king's forgetfulness; or through the envy of the courtiers; or because he was a Jew, and therefore odious and contemptible. Esther 6:4”

“6:3 What reward or recognition did we ever give Mordecai? The Persian kings were known for generosity to their supporters, so the king was probably surprised that nothing had been done.”

“What honour: Jdg 1:12, Jdg 1:13; Sa1 17:25, Sa1 17:26; Ch1 11:6; Dan 5:7, Dan 5:16, Dan 5:29; Act 28:8-10 There is nothing: Gen 40:23; Psa 118:8, Psa 118:9; Ecc 9:15 Esther 6:4”