Esther 7

Esther 7:4

could not countervaile the Kings damage] The Jewes were many wayes very advantagious to the Persian Monarchs; as the Israelites were to Pharaoh in Egypt.

Esther 7:8

upon the bed] For the banquet, chap. I. 6.

will he force] Likely Haman might clasp her feet in his hands, to shew the earnestnesse of his Petition for his life, that he would not let her go without granting him some favour. See 2 Kings IV. 27. Matth. XXVIII. 9.

covered Hamans face] See Job IX. 24. 2 Sam. XV. 30. Ezek. XII. 6, 12. as unworthy to see the Kings face, or to be seene himself.

Esther 7:9

hang] The Kings word in those dayes was warrant enough.

Esther 7:10

pacified] He was not sorry for it afterwards.