The Jews had light Light is often put for gladness, as 2 Samuel 22:29, and Job 18:5-6, because it is pleasant, and disposeth a man to joy. And gladness, and joy Here the sacred writer explains the former metaphor, by two words signifying the same thing, to denote the greatness of the joy. And honour Instead of that contempt under which they had lain.
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Esther 8:16
16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.