8:17a

the king’s edict and decree: See note on 1:20a.

joy and gladness: See note on 8:16.

8:17b

became Jews: That is, they adopted the customs and beliefs of the Jews.

8:17c

the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them: That is, because they were afraid of the Jews and what they might do, now that Mordecai had such a high position in the kingdom.

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