Esther 2

Esther 2:18

And he made a release to the provinces, &c.

For the honour of his marriage, he gratified the provinces, with pardons, and releases of those exactions, whereof they complained; and gave bountiful gifts amongst them, &c.

Esther 2:19

Then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.

Mordecai, according to the place or office that he had in the court, sat in the gate of the king.