John Gill, on Esth 8:14

“So the swift posts went out carrying the messages, and the king’s edict was hung up in Susan.”

“And the Jews had light,.... Prosperity, as opposed to the darkness of adversity in which they had been, see Isa 8:22, or lightsomeness and cheerfulness of spirit, as explained by the two next words: and gladness and joy; at the good news of their deliverance, so unexpected by them; thus light is explained by gladness, Psa 97:11 and honour: among men; from their neighbours, who before were held in contempt, as a people doomed to destruction.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.