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Drew near - Or, “arrived,” or “reached the time” specified (Esther 3:13); (Esther 8:12).

Drew near. —Arrived, came, as in Esther 8:17.

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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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