In Esther, chapter eight, verse seventeen, God enables His chosen people to defend themselves and cause the people of the land to fear them, as in chapter nine, verse two, and Nehemiah six, verse sixteen, respectively. In this situation, the people of God gained through the wicked plot of Haman.
After revoking the initial decree earlier and the hanging of Haman for the mischief he intended upon Esther, Mordecai, and the people of God, the time of feasting, rejoicing, and thanksgiving came. Not only Shushan, the palace where King Ahasuerus resides, but they entertained one another at their houses and celebrated together, being full of joy at this unexpected alteration of their affairs. The people of God undoubted that the new decree of the king would receive observation. However, the people of God were clear about defending themselves against those who did not observe it but attempted to destroy them.
Many Persians convert to the religion of the chosen people of God, but it is not clear if they receive circumcision. However, most likely, they renounced idolatry and became worshippers of God. Such converts in the days of David and Solomon were successful. The initial thought of Haman was to uproot the people of God, proven in this situation that their great numbers only increased, and many added to the church. The people of the land became like the Jews because of the joy and gladness they had made an influence.
The robe of Mordecai was a royal apparel of blue and white when he came out from the palace of Shushan, where the king gave him a crown of gold and a purple linen garment, indicating the favor of King Ahasuerus and the reward from God to His church. When the church thrives, many will join it and, at the same time, be shy when in trouble.