Opposite the gate—This is the usual situation of the throne in the “throne-room” of an Eastern palace. The monarch, from his raised position…

The third day. —That is, of the fast. (See above, Esther 4:16).

Royal apparel. —Literally, r…

Now it came to pass on the third day Of the fast; though the former Targum paraphrases it the third day of the passover, …

Esther having had power with God, and prevailing, like Jacob, had power with men too. He who will lose his life for God will save it, or find it in…