Esther 8

With Haman dead, King Xerxes gives Esther Haman’s estate. Mordecai is brought before the King and is promoted to Haman’s high position. Although the King cannot directly revoke the first irreversible decree, Esther and Mordecai are given permission to write a second decree. This decree grants the Jews the legal right to assemble and defend themselves against any armed enemies on the day the original decree was set to be carried out. The Jews throughout the provinces celebrate with great joy.