Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A release - Either remission of taxation, or of military service, or of both.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Release. —Literally, rest. The word only occurs here: it may refer either to a release from tribute or from mili…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and
servants, even Esther's feast

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We see to what absurd practices those resorted who were lacking Divine revelation, and what need there was for the gospel of Christ to purify peopl…

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