Esther 3:9
“If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If it please the king, let it be written, that they may be destroyed,.... That is, a law made, signed and sealed, for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ten thousand talents of silver - According to Herodotus, the regular revenue of the Persian king consisted of 14,560…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let it be written that they may be destroyed - Let it be enacted that they may all be put to death. By this he would…
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that they be destroyed lit. to destroy them. Let an edict be issued for their destruction.
I will pay ten thousand…