Esther 1:4

“When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom, etc.] Xerxes was the fourth king of the Persian monarchy, and was “far richer than all” that went before him, all their riches coming into his hands, (<271102>Daniel 11:2), and now that prophecy began to be fulfilled, “that by his strength, through his riches, he should stir up all against the realm of Grecia”; which he began to do in the third year of his reign, and for which these his nobles might be called together, as to have their advice, so to animate them to come in the more readily into the expedition, by showing them the riches he was possessed of; for to none of the kings of Persia does this largeness of riches better belong than…”

“Many days - Making every day a magnificent feast, either for all his princes, or for some of them, who might come to the feast successively, as the king ordered them to do. The Persian feasts are much celebrated in authors, for their length and luxury. Esther 1:6”

“1:4 The celebration lasted 180 days: Officials probably took turns attending different events planned during this six-month period of celebration, thus maintaining the nation’s military and infrastructure throughout the celebration. • This tremendous display of pomp and splendor was designed to impress others with the king’s greatness; it also illustrates Xerxes’ pride.”

“When he: Isa 39:2; Eze 28:5; Dan 4:30 the riches: Psa 76:1-4, Psa 145:5, Psa 145:12, Psa 145:13; Dan 2:37-44, Dan 7:9-14; Mat 4:8, Mat 6:13; Rom 9:23; Eph 1:18; Col 1:27; Rev 4:11 excellent: Ch1 29:11, Ch1 29:12, Ch1 29:25; Job 40:10; Psa 21:5, Psa 45:3, Psa 93:1; Dan 4:36, Dan 5:18; Pe2 1:16, Pe2 1:17 Esther 1:5”