Esther 3:7
“In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In the first month, that is the month Nisan,.... Which was the first month of the sacred year of the Jews, by divine…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the first month ... - i. e. in March or April of 474 B.C. “Pur” is supposed to be an old Persian word etymologically…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The first month - That is, of the civil year of the Jews.
The month Nisan - Answering to a part of our March and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 3:7-15
Haman values himself upon that bold and daring thought, which he fancied well became his great spirit, of destroying all…
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