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John Gill's Exposition on Esther 1:20
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when the king’s decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, etc.] As it was proper it should, since the report of the queen’s deed would be made everywhere: for it is great; the empire consisting of one hundred and twenty seven provinces, (<170101>Esther 1:1), Aben Ezra and Abendana interpret it, “though” it is great, yet the decree should be published throughout; the latter observes, that this may respect the king’s decree; and so the Targum is, “for his decree is great;” it respecting a matter of great importance, and relating to a great personage, and would have great effect on the minds of persons, when it was observed that one so great was treated in this manner: and therefore all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small; speaking respectfully to them, yielding a ready and cheerful obedience to all their commands; which would be done to princes and peasants, to high and low, to every rank of men.
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