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Barnes' Notes on Esther 1:3

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In the third year - In this year, 483 B.C., Xerxes assembled the governors of provinces at Susa, in connection with his contemplated expedition against Greece. The nobles - literally, “the first men.” The Hebrew word used is one adopted from the Persian. return to 'Top of Page'
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