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The Superstitious Lot
Commentators explain that "Pur" is a Persian word for "lot." Haman, steeped in superstition, cast lots to find a "lucky" day for his planned massacre. This practice highlights his reliance on pagan divination, a stark contrast to the faith of God's people.
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Esther
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Albert Barnes
On Esther 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
In the first month ... — that is, in March or April of 474 B.C.
“Pur” is supposed to be an old Persian word etymologically connecte…
Charles Ellicott
On Esther 3:7
19th Century
Bishop
In the first month ... the twelfth year. —In the March or April of 474 B.C.
Nisan. —The l…
John Gill
On Esther 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
In the first month, that is the month Nisan
Which was the first month of the sacred year of the Jews, by divine appo…
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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,…