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John Gill's Exposition on Esther 4:2

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And came even before the king’s gate, etc.] Or court, that Esther might if possible be made acquainted with this dreadful calamity coming upon her people: for none might enter into the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth: or appear in such a dress at court, where nothing was admitted to damp the pleasures of it.
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