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Like the weaves of the rolling sea a swell of great rejoicing followed the decree as it made its way across the land. It touched every city and province in the kingdom. The Jews broke out into exceeding great and fullness of joy. Tremendous joy and mirth among the Jews was the order of the day. It was a time of feasting in contrast to the fasting which had been their portion. It was the good day of good news and what could they do but take full advantage of it and rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. It was revival time. Where there had been many people who had looked down on them and despised them there were those who now wanted to join them. For now, there was a great respect for their God and for them. They knew that this was a demonstration of the mighty power of the Lord. What is more convincing than a display of His capabilities. Est. 8: 17 The Lord in a marvelous way fulfilled His promise to them by causing the nation to fear them. Deut. 11:25.
The day arrived, very likely too soon for those who had previously expressed their opposition to the Jews, and their intentions of taking advantage of Hamanís decree, by slaughtering them and taking their possessions. The whole situation had been completely reversed, where they had anticipated ridding themselves of a hated people, they were now to reap the rewards of their thoughts of murder and pillage. The enemies of the Jews were to pay the extreme price for their dislike and hatred. Est. 9:1.
It was a day of domination for the Jews. Est. 9:2 They gathered as units prepared for battle in all the cities and provinces of the country. The fear that the Lord placed upon their enemies was so great that no one stood up against them. All those who had rejoiced at the news that they could kill them and confiscate their wealth were destroyed. Est. 9:2 Furthermore, they were assisted by the political leaders because they feared Mordecai. Est. 9:3.