In Marsena we may perhaps recognize the famous Mardonius, and in Admatha, Xerxes’ uncle, Artabanus.

The seven princes - There were se…

Marsena. —It has been suggested that we may possibly recognise here Mardonius, the commander at Marathon; and in Admatha, Artabanu…

And the next to him
That sat next to the king, and was the chief in dignity and authority under him:

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Ahasuerus's feast ended in heaviness, by his own folly. Seasons of special festivity often end in vexation.