Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
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Drew near - Or, “arrived,” or “reached the time” specified (Esther 3:13); (Esther 8:12).
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Drew near. —Arrived, came, as in Esther 8:17.
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Now in the twelfth month, that is the month Adar, on the
thirteenth day of the same
O…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes