The writing was in the name of King Ahasu-e'rus and sealed with the king's ring, and letters were sent by mounted couriers riding on swift horses that were used in the king's service, bred from the royal stud.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Riders on mules, camels and young dromedaries - Most moderns translate this as “riders upon coursers and mules, the offspring of mares;” but…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Posts. — The posts. Literally, the runners. (See Note on Esther 1:22.)

Riders on mules. — Rather,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he wrote in the King Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with
the king's ring
Which ga…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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.…

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