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John Gill's Exposition on Esther 1:11

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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To bring Vashti the queen before the king, etc.] Not against her will, or by force; but they were sent to let her know it was the king’s pleasure that she should come to him immediately: with the crown royal; that is, upon her head, to make her look the more grand and majestic: to show the people and the princes her beauty; for she was fair to look upon; which was not wisely done, neither was it comely nor safe.
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