Mordecai is given control of Haman’s house and the king’s signet ring(which he had recovered from Haman). The King retracts Haman’s degree as per Esther’s request and authorizes the Jews to protect themselves if necessary. On the day intended for the massacre, the Jews gather together and destroy their enemies, which is eventually celebrated as the holiday Purim.
The canonical book of Esther that is present in the Hebrew bible today stands out among other scripture in the cannon due to its noticeably more secular tone. In the text, God is neither mentioned nor addressed in prayer, yet the prosperity of Judaism over her enemies undoubtedly elevates Esther in standing with other significant figures of the Old Testament.
Hebrew Esther makes heavy reliance on symbolism, such as the relationship between Esther and Mordecai, which works to show the importance of kin and loyalty. This is paralleled by Haman, and the relationship he has with his family. Hate is also a critical theme in Esther; the blind hate Haman feels for Mordecai and the Jews is reminds us of the adversity faced by God’s chosen people in the past, present, and the future.
Arguably the most consequential use of symbolism in Esther is the climactic turn of fate, which places Haman and his sons in the position originally intended for the Jews. Once Haman’s revenge plot is halted, Esther and her people become the perpertraters, insighting great violence and bloodshed against their enemies. This clearly displays