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Barnes' Notes on Esther 10:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Power and ... might - In the later years of Xerxes his “power and might” were chiefly shown in the erection of magnificent buildings, more especially at Persepolis. He abstained from military expeditions. Kings of Media and Persia - Media takes precedence of Persia because the kingdom of Media had preceded that of Persia, and in the “book of the Chronicles” its history came first. return to 'Top of Page'
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