John Gill's Exposition on Esther 4:5

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, etc.] Which, according to the Targum, was Daniel f127; but it is not likely that Daniel should have lived to this time; however, this officer was not only intrusted with the care of the queen by the king, but she had also an high opinion of him, and therefore employed him in this affair: and gave a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was; what was the reason of his appearing in sackcloth, and why he did not receive the clothes she sent him.

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