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Barnes' Notes on Esther 3:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The silver is given to thee - Some understand this to mean that Xerxes refused the silver which Haman had offered to him; but the passage is better explained as a grant to him of all the property of such Jews as should be executed Esther 3:13. return to 'Top of Page'
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