The king’s tribute: The tax payable to the Persian monarch (Esther 10:1). In ancient times, heavy taxation often resulted in deb…

We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute. —Literally, we have made our fields and vineyards answerable for …

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Men prey upon their fellow-creatures: by despising the poor they reproach their Maker. Such conduct is a disgrace to any, but who can sufficiently …