Esther 8:14
“So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Jews had light,.... Prosperity, as opposed to the darkness of adversity in which they had been, see Isa 8:22, or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Being hastened - Between Sivan, the third month (June), when the posts went out, and Adar, the twelfth month (March),…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The decree was given at Shushan - The contrary effect which it was to produce considered, this decree was in every…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 8:3-14
Haman, the chief enemy of the Jews, was hanged, Mordecai and Esther, their chief friends, were sufficiently protected;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
swift steeds that were used in the king's service See on Est 8:8.
being hastened and pressed on The increased need for…
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