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Then said the king to her, What will you, queen Esther? and what is your request? it shall be given you even to the half of the kingdom.
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A Royal Hyperbole
Commentators explain that the king's offer to give Esther "up to half the kingdom" was a common, hyperbolic expression in ancient courts. It wasn't a literal offer to divide his empire but an extravagant way of showing immense favor and willingness to grant a significant request. Scholars note a similar reckless promise made by King Herod in the New Testament (Mark 6:23).
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It shall be even given thee... - Xerxes, on another occasion, when pleased with one of his wives, offered to grant her any request …
19th Century
Anglican
To the half of the kingdom. —This tremendous offer occurs in further promises of Ahasuerus (Esther 5:6; [Reference Est…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said the king unto her, what do you want, Queen Esther ? &c.] He supposed she had some business with him, some …
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