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Barnes' Notes on Esther 3:15

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Shushan was perplexed - Susa was now the capital of Persia, and the main residence of the Persians of high rank. These, being attached to the religion of Zoroaster, would naturally sympathize with the Jews, and be disturbed at their threatened destruction. Even apart from this bond of union, the decree was sufficiently strange and ominous to “perplex” thoughtful citizens. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Esther 3". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/esther-3.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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