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A Symbol of Authority
Commentators explain that the king giving his signet ring was a profound act. It was a symbol of the highest honor and trust, but more importantly, it delegated royal authority. With this ring, Haman could now seal his wicked decree with the full, unchangeable power of the Persian empire.
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Esther
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John Gill
On Esther 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to
Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the J…
Matthew Henry
On Esther 3:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Without some acquaintance with the human heart and the history of mankind, we would not think that any prince could consent to a dreadful proposal,…