Esther 3

1:1 Ahasuerus (b-10) i.e. Xerxes, see Ezra 7:1 .

Esther 3:1

3:1 Agagite, (b-13) ‘Agag’ is probably a title of the kings of Amalek.

Esther 3:4

3:4 matters (c-26) or ‘words.’

Esther 3:7

3:7 month, (d-32) Lit. ‘from day to day, and from month to month.’

Esther 3:10

3:10 enemy. (a-23) Or ‘oppressor,’ ‘adversary.’ Tzar , as ch. 7.4,6; see Exodus 23:22 , Psalms 8:2 .

Esther 3:12

3:12 governors (b-35) Or ‘pachas.’ so chs. 8.9; 9.3.