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Barnes' Notes on Esther 6:3

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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It was a settled principle of the Persian government that “Royal Benefactors” were to receive an adequate reward. The names of such persons were placed on a special roll, and care was taken that they should be properly recompensed, though they sometimes waited for months or years before they were rewarded. return to 'Top of Page'
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