Esther 8:16
“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.”
So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
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.
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
Cross-References
“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”
“When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;”
“For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.”
“God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.”
“When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.”