Esther 10:1

AHASUERUS LAID A TRIBUTE UPON THE LAND, &C.— 1:e. He laid a tax upon every part of his dominions, both on the continent and in the islands over which his power extended. By the _isles_ here mentioned, are meant those in the AEgean sea conquered by Darius Hystaspes. See Usher's Chron. and Calmet, who... [ Continue Reading ]

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