So the couriers, mounted on their swift horses that were used in the king's service, rode out in haste, urged by the king's command; and the decree was issued in Susa the capital.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Being hastened - Between Sivan, the third month (June), when the messengers went out, and Adar, the twelfth month (March), when the struggle…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Mules and camels. —See above on Esther 8:10.

Being hastened. —Why this haste, since nearly nine months (lac…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out
Or on the mules, which in the Persian language were called "ah…

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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