Then were the king`s scribes called at that time, in the third month Sivan, on the three and twentieth [day] of it; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded to the Jews, and to the satraps, and the governors and princes of the provinces which are from India to Ethiopia, one hundred twenty-seven provinces, to every province according to the writing of it, and to every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Sivan corresponds nearly to our June; it was the second month from the issue of the first edict (Esther 3:12).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The month Sivan. —This name also occurs in Baruch 1:8. Sivan began with the new moon in May. Rather more than two months had thus …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then were the king's scribes called at that time As they were to write the former letter, (Esther 3:12) ,

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was time to be earnest when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people.…

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