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Esther 9:5

Esther 9:5
Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction,.... Some with…

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 9:1-10

Est 9:1-10. Overthrow of the Jews" enemies

The story, omitting the intermediate months of preparation, now passes to…