Esther 8:15

"So the couriers who rode on royal horses went out, hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. The decree was given out in the citadel of Susa."

Key Reflection

These verses signify the swift and authoritative dissemination of King Ahasuerus's decrees throughout his empire, emphasizing both the power and urgency with which he commands. This rapid implementation underscores the divine providence at work, ensuring that the Jews are protected as promised.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

See theEsther 1:6note. The “crown” was not a crown like the king’s, but a mere golden band or coronet. A garment -Or, “an inner robe.” The tunic or inner robe of the king was of purple, striped with white.

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