Esther 9:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand.

Ten sons

Enemy

Esther 3:1

Esther 7:4

Exodus 17:16

But on the spoil

Genesis 14:23

Romans 12:17

Philippians 4:8

Bible References

Ten sons

He gave them an account of the glories of his wealth. The number of children he had. He recalled the ways in which he had been honored by the king. How the king put him over the captains and servants of the king.

Do not worship them or serve them. I, Jehovah your God, am a God demanding exclusive devotion. (I do not tolerate rivals.) I will not share your affection with any other god. I punish children for their parents' sins to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.

He is driven from light into darkness and is banished from the world.

Here is the fate God accords the wicked. This is the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almighty:

You will destroy their children from the earth and their offspring from among the sons of man.

Let no one be kind to him anymore. Let no one show any pity to his fatherless children.

Enemy

The king ordered that Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, was lifted up and given a position of honor and a higher place than all the other captains who were with him.

For my people and I have been sold for slaughter and destruction. If we had been taken as men-servants and women-servants for a price, I would have said nothing, for our trouble is little in comparison with the king's loss.

Then Moses explained: This is because I depended on Jehovah. But in future generations, Jehovah will have to fight the Amalekites again.

But on the spoil

I will take nothing. Not a thread or a sandal strap. You will not be able to say: 'I have made Abram rich.'

Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.