Esther 9:7

Esther 9:7 recounts the defeat of the enemies of the Jews, where the number of those who fell was significant, totaling five hundred men in the citadel of Susa alone. This victory was a result of the divine intervention and the courage of the Jewish people, who defended themselves against those who sought to harm them. The mention of the ten sons of Haman being killed highlights the justice and retribution that God brought upon their enemies. This verse showcases the faithfulness of God in protecting His people and fulfilling His promises of deliverance.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Either by order of the king, that he might know how many enemies the Jews had in the city, and how many of subjects had been slain; or officiously by others, with an intention to irritate the king against the Jews. On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Either by order of the king, that he might know how many enemies the Jews had in the city, and how many of subjects had been slain; or officiously by others, with an intention to irritate the king against the Jews. Esther 9:12 est 9:12 est 9:12 est 9:12And the king said unto Esther the queen,.... After the account had been brought in to him: the Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace; the Targum adds, of the seed of Amalek: and the ten sons of Haman: which very probably were all he had; though the Targum, in Est 9:14, makes mention of seventy sons that Zeresh his wife fled with: what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? that could not be said; but it might be concluded, that if so many were slain in Shushan, the number must be great in all the provinces: now what is thy petition and it shall be granted thee: or "what is thy request further? and it shall be done"; if this was not sufficient and satisfactory, whatever else she should ask for should be granted.