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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. Either by order of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Esther 9:7-10
Most of these names are Persian, and readily traceable to Old Persian roots. Est 9:10 On the spoil laid they not their…
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 9:7-9
Most if not all of these names are apparently of Persian origin, and this circumstance is against the supposition that…