Esther 9:10

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَلَكِنَّهُمْ لَمْ يَسْلِبُوا أيَّةَ غَنَائِمَ. وَهَؤلَاءِ العَشْرَةُ الَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا كَانُوا أبْنَاءَ عَدُوِّ اليَهُودِ هَامَانَ بْنِ هَمَدَاثَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that the ten sons of Haman, who was an enemy of the Jews, were killed. But the people who did this didn't take anything that belonged to Haman's sons, showing they were not greedy.

Explained for Children

Imagine if a group of bullies were mean to everyone at school. One day, those bullies were dealt with, but the kids who stopped them didn't take their toys or lunch money. They just wanted to protect others, not gain anything for themselves.

Historical Background

The Book of Esther was written in the Persian period, around the 5th century BCE. It tells the story of Esther, who becomes queen and saves her people, the Jews, from destruction. This verse is part of the narrative that describes the Jews' victory over their enemies.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can apply this by remembering that sometimes standing up for what is right doesn't mean taking advantage of others. When we fight against injustice, we should do so with integrity and not let greed take over.

Topics

• justice
• integrity
• protection
• enemies
• generosity
• righteousness

Related Verses

• Proverbs 11:24
• Romans 12:17
• 1 Samuel 18:27
• Psalms 37:25
• Ephesians 4:28

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't the Jews take the spoil?

The Jews chose not to take the spoil to show that their actions were driven by a sense of justice and protection, not by greed or personal gain.

What is the significance of mentioning Haman's ten sons?

Mentioning Haman's ten sons emphasizes the magnitude of the victory and the extent to which the enemies of the Jews were eliminated.

How does this verse relate to modern justice?

This verse reminds us that in modern justice, actions should be taken with integrity and not for personal gain, just as the Jews in the story acted with righteousness.

What can we learn about integrity from this verse?

We can learn that integrity involves doing what is right without being swayed by the temptation to gain at the expense of others.