8:1 On that day - Zc 12,13

8:2 King's signet ring - Es 3:10

8:3 Esther pleads at king's feet - Ps 95:6

8:4 Golden scepter - Ek 19:11

8:5 "If I have found favor" - Gn 6:8, "If it please the King" - IICor 5:9

• Revoke letters - Col 2:14

8:6 How can I bear?

8:7 House given to Esther

8:8 King's decree irrevocable - Ro 11:29

8:10 In King's Name - Col 3:17

8:11 Self defense - Acts 7:24

8:12 On one day - Is 9:14, 10:17, 47:9, Zc 3:9

8:13 Be ready! - Mt 24:44

8:14 Couriers hasten

8:15 Robe - Lk 15:22, Crown - Js 1:12, Rv 2:10, Linen - Rv 19:8

8:16 City rejoices - Pr 11:10, light, gladness, joy