That night the king had trouble sleeping, so he ordered an attendant to bring the book of the history of his reign so it could be read to him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Could not the king sleep. —Literally, the king's sleep fled away. Here, in the most striking way in the whole bo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

On that night could not the king sleep
The night after he had been at Esther's banquet, which it might be thought wo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The providence of God rules over the smallest concerns of people. Not a sparrow falls to the ground without him. Trace the steps which Providence t…