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Attributed commentary excerpt

Keil & Delitzsch on Esther 1:12

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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The queen refused to appear at the king's command as delivered by the eunuchs, because she did not choose to stake her dignity as a queen and a wife before his inebriated guests. The audacity of Persians in such a condition is evident from the history related Herod. Est 1:18. Esther 1:13
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