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Callous Leaders, Concerned City
Commentators highlight the stark contrast in the verse. While King Ahasuerus and Haman celebrated their wicked decree with a drinking banquet, the capital city of Shushan was thrown into confusion and alarm. This paints a picture of callous, out-of-touch leadership, indifferent to the moral shock and fear their actions caused among the people.
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Albert Barnes
On Esther 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
Shushan was perplexed — Susa was now the capital of Persia, and the main residence of the Persians of high rank. These, being attached to …
Charles Ellicott
On Esther 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
Perplexed. —The inhabitants of the capital were puzzled and alarmed, as they well might be, at so marvelously reckless an order. T…
John Gill
On Esther 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
The post went out, being hastened by the king's command
Both to set out and make as much dispatch as possible:
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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,…