14The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
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The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7-15)Haman values himself upon that bold and daring thought, which he fancied well became his great spirit, of destroying all the Jews—an undertaking worthy of its author, and which he promised himself would perpetuate his memory. He doubts not but to find desperate and bloody hands enough to cut all their throats if the king will but give him leave. How he obtained leave, and commission to do it, we a…
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