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The Jews struck all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and with slaughter and destruction, and did what they would to those who hated them.
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A Complete Reversal
Commentators emphasize the complete reversal of power. The enemies who had planned to annihilate the Jews were now entirely at their mercy. As one scholar notes, the Jews “did what they would unto those that hated them,” signifying a total and decisive victory granted to them.
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Reformed Baptist
Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction<…
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 …
