Lectionary Calendar
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Esther 2". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/esther-2.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Esther 2". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (39)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (4)
Introduction
1:1 Ahasuerus (b-10) i.e. Xerxes, see Ezra 7:1 .
Verse 2
2:2 servants (b-5) Lit. 'young men.'
Verse 3
2:3 custody (c-38) Lit. 'under the hand.' purification (d-53) Or 'preparation.'
Verse 6
2:6 Jeconiah (e-17) Jehoiachin, 2 Kings 24:6 , &c.
Verse 9
2:9 portions, (f-22) Or 'food.'
Verse 10
2:10 birth; (g-10) Or 'kindred.' see Numbers 10:30 ; Ruth 2:11 , 'nativity.'
Verse 12
2:12 manner (h-25) Lit.'law.'
Verse 18
2:18 bounty. (a-32) Or 'power.'