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A Debt of Honor
Commentators explain that the Persian empire had a formal system for rewarding 'Royal Benefactors.' The king's question wasn't just a passing thought; it was about a serious obligation. The reward was considered a right, making the discovery that 'nothing' had been done a significant oversight.
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Esther
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Albert Barnes
On Esther 6:3
18th Century
Theologian
It was a settled principle of the Persian government that “Royal Benefactors” were to receive an adequate reward. The names of such persons were pl…
Charles Ellicott
On Esther 6:3
19th Century
Bishop
What honour and dignity hath been done. —The names of those who were thought worthy of being accounted “royal benefactors” were enrolled o…
John Gill
On Esther 6:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the king said, what honour and dignity has been done to
Mordecai for this ?
&c.] …
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Matthew Henry
On Esther 6:1–3
17th Century
Minister
The providence of God rules over the smallest concerns of people. Not a sparrow falls to the ground without him. Trace the steps which Providence t…