John Gill Commentary Esther 4:5

John Gill Commentary

Esther 4:5

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Esther 4:5

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king`s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was." — Esther 4:5 (ASV)

Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains,
whom he had appointed to attend upon her
Which, according to the Targum, was Daniel F1; but it is not likely that Daniel should have lived to this time; however, this officer was not only entrusted with the care of the queen by the king, but she had also a high opinion of him, and therefore employed him in this affair:

and gave a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it
was;
what was the reason of his appearing in sackcloth, and why he did not receive the clothes she sent him.


FOOTNOTES:

  • F1: So Midrash Esther, fol. 94. 3. & Jarchi in Dan. iv. 5.