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Esther 8:17

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Esther 8:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king`s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a good day. And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen upon them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king`s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a good day. And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen upon them.
Esther 8:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Esther 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king`s service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king`s commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace.
15And Mordecai went forth from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan shouted and was glad.
16The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
17And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king`s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a good day. And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen upon them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, etc.] As they did to every province in the realm, and to every city in the province, where there were any Jews: the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day; they expressed their joy on this occasion by keeping a festival, which in their language is called a good day; and such an one is annually kept by them unto this day, on account of their deliverance; of which (see <170927>Esther 9:27,28) and many of the people of the land became Jews; or were proselyted, as both the Targums and Jarchi interpret it; they embraced the Jewish religion, and submitted to the rites and ceremonies of…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Became Jews - Joined the nation as proselytes, so casting in their lot with them. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Esther 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/esther-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:17 many . . . became Jews themselves: That is, they became proselytes of Judaism.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a feast: Est 9:17, Est 9:19, Est 9:22; Sa1 25:8; Neh 8:10 many of the people: Psa 18:43; Zac 8:20-23 for the fear: Est 9:2; Gen 35:5; Exo 15:16; Deu 2:25, Deu 11:25 Next: Esther Chapter 9”
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