Esther 5:2
Held out — In testimony that he pardoned her presumption, and was ready to grant her petition. Touched — In token of her thankful acceptance of the king's favour, and of her reverence and submission.... [ Continue Reading ]
Held out — In testimony that he pardoned her presumption, and was ready to grant her petition. Touched — In token of her thankful acceptance of the king's favour, and of her reverence and submission.... [ Continue Reading ]
It shall be given — God in his providence often prevents the fears and outdoes the hopes of his servants. To the half of the kingdom — A proverbial expression: that is, nothing in reason shall be denied.... [ Continue Reading ]
Haman — Whom she invited, that by shewing such respect to the king's great favourite, she might insinuate herself the more into the king's affection; and, that if she saw fit, she might then present her request to the king.... [ Continue Reading ]
Of wine — So called, because it consisted not of meats, which probably the king had plentifully eaten before, but of fruits and wines; which banquets were very frequent among the Persians.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tomorrow — I will acquaint thee with my humble request. She did not present her petition at this time, but delayed it 'till the next meeting; either because she was a little daunted with the king's presence, or, because she would farther engage the king's affection to her, and would also intimate to... [ Continue Reading ]
Nor moved — To shew how little he feared him, and that he had a firm confidence in his God, that he would deliver him and his people in this great exigency.... [ Continue Reading ]
Refrained — From taking present vengeance upon Mordecai, which he might easily have effected, either by his own, or any of his servants hands, without any fear of inconveniency to himself. But herein God's wise and powerful providence appeared, in disposing Haman's heart, contrary to his own inclina... [ Continue Reading ]
Am I — Thus he makes that matter of glorying which was the occasion of his utter ruin. So ignorant are the wisest men, and subject to fatal mistakes, rejoicing when they have most cause of fear, and sorrowing for those things which tend to joy and comfort.... [ Continue Reading ]
Availeth — Gives me no content. Such torment did his envy and malice bring upon him. Sitting — Enjoying that honour and privilege without disturbance, and denying me the worship due to me by the king's command. Thus tho' proud men have much to their mind, if they have not all to their mind, it is no... [ Continue Reading ]
Fifty cubits — That it may be more conspicuous to all, and thereby be more disgraceful to Mordecai, and strike all Haman's enemies with a greater dread of despising or opposing him.... [ Continue Reading ]