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On that day the number of those who were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
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A Politically Charged Report
A commentator explains that the report of the slain in Shushan was brought to the king for one of two likely reasons. It was either an official report requested by the king to assess the situation, or it was brought by others hoping to provoke the king's anger against the Jews for the number of deaths. This highlights the ongoing political tension and the uncertain nature of the king's favor, even after the Jews were granted the right to self-defense.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan thepalace was brought before the king
Presbyterian
The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not …