Before this day is out, the wives of all the king’s nobles throughout Persia and Media will hear what the queen did and will start treating their husbands the same way. There will be no end to their contempt and anger.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It is translated: Likewise shall the princesses of Persia and Media, which have heard of the deed of the queen, say this day unto all the king’…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is translated: and this day shall the princesses of Persia and Media, which heard the affair of the queen, say ...

Conte…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Likewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day
to the king's princes, which have heard of the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Ahasuerus's feast ended in heaviness, by his own folly. Seasons of special festivity often end in vexation.

Superiors should be careful not …