The Decree of Haman and Mordecai

Mordecai's decree cannot overturn the decree of haman, but it can send out a strong signal that the weight of the government of persia is completely against any of those who would seek to enact it. To drive this point home, mordecai and the jews arrange a great spectacle. Mordicai plays the sort of royal dress up that haman had wanted to play. He is sent out from the presence of the king wearing royal robes,. The jews have a great feast and holiday. Haman's law is still on the books. Why are they partying? They have not yet been delivered. They are celebrating because the celebration itself is a signal that's