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when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.
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A Strategic Display of Power
Commentators explain that the 180-day display of wealth was not merely an extravagant feast. It was a strategic military and political gathering. King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I) was showcasing his vast resources to rally his nobles and commanders for the planned invasion of Greece, an event mentioned in secular history and even prophesied in Daniel 11:2.
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19th Century
Anglican
An hundred and fourscore days. —As a period of mere feasting, this long time (half a year) is simply incredible, but we m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom Xerxes was the fourth king of the Persian monarchy, and was "far r…
Presbyterian
As pride rose in Ahasuerus's heart with the grandeur of his kingdom, he made an extravagant feast. This was vainglory. A dinner of herbs with quiet…
