Esther 9:12
“And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan,.... That the Jews might have leave to seek…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 9:1-19
We have here a decisive battle fought between the Jews and their enemies, in which the Jews were victorious. Neither…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Esther 9:12-19
Institution of memorial celebrations
12. what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! It is best to…