John Gill's Exposition on Esther 6:12

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate, etc.] To attend his post and office at court; which confirms what has been already hinted, that he was in some office in the court, which this phrase is expressive of, and not a porter at the gate; for it is not probable he should return to such a station, after so much honour had been done him; and much less that he returned to his sackcloth and fasting, as Jarchi and the former Targum; since he might reasonably conclude things were taking a turn in his favour, and that of his people; though as yet he knew not what success Esther had had, to wait for which he returned to court: but Haman hasted to his house; pushed forward as fast as he could: mourning; at his sad disappointment: and having his head covered; through grief and sorrow, confusion and shame; so Demosthenes, being hissed, went home with his head covered f153 , as confounded and ashamed to be seen f154.

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