Following the dramatic downfall of Haman, the royal court experiences an immediate shift in power. The oppressor's vast estate is transferred to the queen, while Mordecai ascends to a position of greatness, illustrating a complete reversal of fortune. The granting of Haman's estate to Esther encompasses far more than a physical residence; it includes his entire family, his treasures, and his immense fortune [אבן עזרא, מנות הלוי, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Under standard law, the property of a traitor should have been confiscated by the royal treasury. However, the king directed the wealth to Esther to publicly demonstrate that Haman was not executed for a rebellion against the crown, but rather as punishment for harming the queen and her people [מלבי״ם, יוסף אבן יחיא]. This generous act also served to appease Esther, proving that the king harbored no lingering suspicion or jealousy toward her regarding Haman [מנות הלוי]. On a deeper level, transferring the estate ensured the complete erasure of Haman's name and memory from the world, which would have survived had the property remained with his relatives [אור חדש, מנות הלוי]. This reflects a broader principle that the wicked labor to amass great wealth, only for it to ultimately be given to the righteous [אלשיך, מנות הלוי, אור חדש].
The narrative highlights Haman's role as the enemy of the Jews to clarify exactly why his wealth is awarded to Esther, as his persecution was directly aimed at her people [רלב״ג, מלבי״ם]. Conversely, noting this title after his death serves as a stark reminder that his decree of annihilation remains legally binding. Consequently, Esther still requires protection and the public reinforcement of her royal status [אלשיך].
The turning point in Mordecai's status occurs when Esther finally reveals their familial bond, explaining that he is her cousin and the adoptive father who raised her [רש״י, אבן עזרא, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Rather than viewing this connection as beneath his dignity, the king welcomes Mordecai with affection, recalling his past loyalty in saving the king's life [אור חדש, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. While some suggest Mordecai is formally summoned once his relationship to the queen is revealed [עמנואל הרומי, מנות הלוי], the primary approach among commentators is that he is now granted unrestricted access to the king. He receives permission to enter the royal presence at any time without a prior invitation or the need to wait for the royal scepter. This represents a complete reversal of the perilous circumstances Esther previously faced [מלבי״ם, ישע אלהים, מנות הלוי].
Mordecai's public and dignified entry stands in stark contrast to Haman's humiliating downfall [יוסף אבן יחיא], marking the beginning of Mordecai's unopposed leadership [מחיר יין]. Subsequently, Esther appoints Mordecai to serve as the manager and administrator of Haman's estate. She does not give him the property as an outright gift, as it is considered inappropriate to transfer a direct royal gift to another person [ישע אלהים].