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The posts went forth in haste by the king`s commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Shushan was perplexed — Susa was now the capital of Persia, and the main residence of the Persians of high rank. These, being attached to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Perplexed. —The inhabitants of the capital were puzzled and alarmed, as they well might be, at so marvelously reckless an order. T…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The post went out, being hastened by the king's command
Both to set out and make as much dispatch as possible:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Without some acquaintance with the human heart and the history of mankind, we would not think that any prince could consent to a dreadful proposal,…

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