Esther 2:23
“And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out,.... That these two men had entered into a conspiracy to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Both hanged on a tree - i. e. “crucified” or “impaled” the ordinary punishment of rebels and traitors in Persia. The…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It was found out - It was proved against them, in consequence of which they were hanged. Perhaps the words ויתלו על עץ…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 2:21-23
This good service which Mordecai did to the government, in discovering a plot against the life of the king, is here…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And when inquisition … on a tree The LXX. have more briefly, -And the king examined the two eunuchs and hung them." The…
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