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The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
Esther 3:15 — KJV
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Esther 3:15
King James Version (KJV)
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Esther 3:15
Verse 15 of 15
Commentary
Commentary on Esther 3:15
Theological / DevotionalThe posts went out. The most remote parts of the empire could be reached in a month, or at the most two months. Thus there was no need of haste. But Hainan was impatient, fearing, perhaps, lest the king should change his mind and decline to publish the edict.
Sat down to drink. Insertion of this detail in the narrative seems intended to stress the hardness of heart of the king and of Hainan. Having consigned a nation to destruction, they proceeded to enjoy themselves at a banquet of wine.
The city Shushan. The bulk of the inhabitants were probably Persians and Elamites, but there may have been a widespread feeling among persons of other nationalities that the precedent now set was a dangerous one. Generally the people of the capital city approved whatever the great king did. Now they appear to doubt the prudence and justice of what he had done. It is possible, however, that the writer refers to the Jews resident in the capital city rather than to the entire population.
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