Charles Ellicott Commentary Esther 3:13

"And letters were sent by posts into all the king`s provinces, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth [day] of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey." — Esther 3:13 (ASV)

Posts. —Literally, the runners. (See Note on Esther 1:22.)