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Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be given thee even to the half of the kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It shall be even given thee... - Xerxes, on another occasion, when pleased with one of his wives, offered to grant her any request …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

To the half of the kingdom. —This tremendous offer occurs in further promises of Ahasuerus (Esther 5:6; [Reference Est…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then said the king unto her, what do you want, Queen Esther ?
&c.] He supposed she had some business with him, some …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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