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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Esther 9:19

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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gladness: Est 9:22, Est 8:17; Deu 16:11, Deu 16:14; Neh 8:10-12; Psa 118:11-16; Luk 11:41; Rev 11:10 sending portions: The eastern princes and people not only invite their friends to feasts, but it is their custom to send a portion of the banquet to those that cannot well attend, especially their relations, and those in a state of mourning. Thus, when the Grand Emir found that it incommoded M. D'Arvieux to eat with him, he desired him to take his own time for eating, and sent him from his kitchen what he liked best. Esther 9:20
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