Esther 1:22
provinces ... each province <04082> [into every province.]
man <0376> [that every man.]
Both the law of God and common sense taught this from the foundation of the world; and this parade of enactment was only to deprive Vashti of her crown.
speaking <01696> [it should, etc. Heb. one should publish it according to the language of his country.]
script .......... language ............... language <03791 03956> [according.]
Esther 6:9
horse .......................... lead ............ horse <07392 05483> [bring him. Heb. cause him to ride. proclaim.]
Esther 9:12
request <07596> [what is thy petition.]
Esther 9:15
assembled <06950> [gathered themselves.]
property <0961> [but on the prey.]
Esther 9:19
happiness <08057> [gladness.]
sending gifts <04490 04916> [sending portions.]
The eastern princes and people not only invite their friends to feasts, but it is their custom to send a portion of the banquet to those that cannot well attend, especially their relations, and those in a state of mourning. Thus, when the Grand Emir found that it incommoded M. D'Arvieux to eat with him, he desired him to take his own time for eating, and sent him from his kitchen what he liked best.
Esther 9:22
time ......................... holiday ...... days <03117> [the days.]
trouble <03015> [from sorrow.]
sending gifts <04490 04916> [sending portions.]
