Lectionary Calendar
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Esther 3". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/esther-3.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Esther 3". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (4)
Introduction
1:1 Ahasuerus (b-10) i.e. Xerxes, see Ezra 7:1 .
Verse 1
3:1 Agagite, (b-13) 'Agag' is probably a title of the kings of Amalek.
Verse 4
3:4 matters (c-26) or 'words.'
Verse 7
3:7 month, (d-32) Lit. 'from day to day, and from month to month.'
Verse 10
3:10 enemy. (a-23) Or 'oppressor,' 'adversary.' Tzar , as ch. 7.4,6; see Exodus 23:22 , Psalms 8:2 .
Verse 12
3:12 governors (b-35) Or 'pachas.' so chs. 8.9; 9.3.