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Esther 7:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Esther 7:4

Verse 4 of 10

Scripture focus

For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king’s damage.

Esther 7:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 7:4

Theological / Devotional

We are sold. It is not clear whether Ahasuerus had actually agreed to accept Hainan’s bribe (see on chs. 3:9, 11; 4:7), or whether Esther here speaks in more figurative language.

To be destroyed. The three synonymous expressions, of which this is first, are quoted from the decree itself (eh. 3:13).

Although. There is some difference of opinion as to the true meaning of the statement thus introduced. It may be Esther means that the money Haman has paid cannot equal the loss the king will suffer through the death of his Jewish subjects. Or, it may be Esther says, “Our affliction is not to be compared with the loss to the king” (RSV), meaning that the execution of the decree would bring greater loss to the king than even to the Jews themselves, or that their suffering was a matter of less moment than any danger that might threaten the throne through them. What harms them will harm the king.

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