Esther 2

1:1 Ahasuerus (b-10) i.e. Xerxes, see Ezra 7.1.2:2 servants (b-5) Lit. 'young men.' 2:3 custody (c-38) Lit. 'under the hand.' purification (d-53) Or 'preparation.' 2:6 Jeconiah (e-17) Jehoiachin, 2Kings 24.6, &c. 2:9 portions, (f-22) Or 'food.' 2:10 birth; (g-10) Or 'kindred.' see Num. 10.30; Ruth 2.11, 'nativity.' 2:12 manner (h-25) Lit.'law.' 2:18 bounty. (a-32) Or 'power.'