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Then the king made a great feast to all his princes and his servants, even Esther`s feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king.
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A Royal Celebration
The king's celebration for Esther was extravagant, even by royal standards. Commentators explain that the "release to the provinces" was likely a temporary remission of taxes or military service, a customary act of royal favor. This, along with a great feast and lavish gifts, publicly demonstrated Esther's high honor and the king's delight in her.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A release - Either remission of taxation, or of military service, or of both.
19th Century
Anglican
Release. —Literally, rest. The word only occurs here: it may refer either to a release from tribute or from mili…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes andservants, even Esther's feast
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