Esther 2:12

2:12

arrived <0935> [A.M. 3546. B.C. 458. to go in.]

months .................................. six months ....... six months <02320 08337> [six months.]

Esther 9:13

9:13

king is ... inclined <02896 04428> [If it please the king.]

Esther had probably been informed by Mordecai, that there were still many enemies of the Jews who sought their destruction, who had escaped the preceding day; and therefore begged that the second day might be added to the former permission; and that the sons of Haman, who had already been slain, might be suspended on gibbets, as a terror to those who sought the destruction of the Jews.

<03117> [according unto.]

hang ... ten sons ... Haman <06235 01121 08518 02001> [let Haman's ten sons be hanged. Heb. let men hang Haman's ten sons.]

Esther 4:16

4:16

found <04672> [present. Heb. found. fast.]

eat .... drink <08354 0398> [eat nor drink.]

female attendants <05291> [I also.]

perish ... perish <06> [if I perish.]

If I lose my life in the attempt to save my people, I shall lose it cheerfully. I see it is my duty to make the attempt; and, come what will, I am resolved to do it.