The Jews in Susa went at it again. On the fourteenth day of Adar they killed another three hundred men in Susa. But again they took no plunder. (Esther 9:15 MSG)
According to this story, there had been a plot to destroy all Jews in Xerxes’ empire, but the plot was foiled and reversed. Instead of their enemies destroying them, the Jews destroyed their enemies in one day. Not only that, but a second day of killing was added by the king at Esther’s request.
I rejoice in justice delivered, but I have a problem with the added day of violence. It seems “over the top.” It feels like vengeance, not justice, and certainly not mercy.
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