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Barnes' Notes on Esther 5:14

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A gallows, in the ordinary sense, is scarcely intended, since hanging was not a Persian punishment. The intention, no doubt, was to crucify (see the Esther 2:23 note) or impale Mordecai; and the pale or cross was to be 75 feet high, to make the punishment more conspicuous. Speak thou unto the king ... - Requests for leave to put persons to death were often made to Persian kings by their near relatives, but only rarely by others. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Esther 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/esther-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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