ESV Reformation Study Bible – Esth 8:1
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Esth 8:1

8:1 gave to Queen Esther the house of Haman. According to Persian custom, the property of a traitor was confiscated by the crown.

Mordecai came before the king. Mordecai was given official status (1:14) and effectively took over Haman’s official and personal position.