So the king’s scribes were summoned at that time in the third month (that is, the month Sivan), on the twenty-third day; and it was written in accordance with everything that Mordecai commanded the Jews, the satraps, the governors, and the officials of the provinces which extended from India to Cush, 127 provinces, to every province according to its script, and to every people according to their language, as well as to the Jews according to their script and their language.
Commentaries
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Sivan corresponds nearly to our June; it was the second month from the issue of the first edict (Esther 3:12).
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The month Sivan. —This name also occurs in Baruch 1:8. Sivan began with the new moon in May. Rather more than two months had thus …
John Gill
JohnGill
Then were the king's scribes called at that time As they were to write the former letter, (Esther 3:12) ,
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Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It was time to be earnest when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people.…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes