Est 8:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7-8 : The king explains that, in their law, a royal decree sealed with the king’s ring cannot be changed (Esther 8:8; Daniel 6:15 ). This rule was meant to show power but was actually foolish, because no one can know all the results of a law. Only God’s words never change. Still, the king finds a solution. He tells Esther and Mordecai to write another decree in his name, giving the Jews the right to defend themselves. The king reminds Esther that he already punished Haman for attacking the Jews (Esther 8:7 ). Now, he gives Esther and Mordecai power to act for their people’s safety.

‏ Esther 8:7

v. 7-8: The king explains that, in their law, a royal decree sealed with the king’s ring cannot be changed (Esther 8:8; Daniel 6:15 ^a). This rule was meant to show power but was actually foolish, because no one can know all the results of a law. Only God’s words never change. Still, the king finds a solution. He tells Esther and Mordecai to write another decree in his name, giving the Jews the right to defend themselves. The king reminds Esther that he already punished Haman for attacking the Jews (Esther 8:7 ^b). Now, he gives Esther and Mordecai power to act for their people’s safety.