John Trapp Complete Commentary - Esther 3:14
Est 3:14 The 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. Ver. 14. The copy of the writing … was published] Phathsegin, a Syriac word, saith R. David, and not found but in the books about the captivity. The Vulgate rendereth it Summa, highest, R. Nathan τυπος , to the same sense. Transcripts of the original were sent to all places, that none might be ignorant or negligent in doing execution.... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Esther 3:12-15
Esther 3:12-15Then were the king’s scribes called on the thirteenth day.Fruitless preparationsI. Here is unseemly haste.II. Here are inconsistent precursory measures. Wickedness renders a man inconsistent. Revenge impelled to action, but conscience still spoke in reproving tones. All must be done according to law. Obedience to the eternal law of right is the only method by which human lives can be rendered consistent and harmonious.III. Here is a low estimate of human life, shown--1. In the... read more