My Notes
Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then answered Esther and said, my petition and my request is. What she should for the present make; the principal one…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 5:1-8
Here is, I. Esther's bold approach to the king, Est 5:1. When the time appointed for their fast was finished she lost no…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Esther 5:7-8
Esther's form of reply suggests that for the moment she meant to declare her grief, but suddenly breaks off for some…