Esther 3:8

And Haman said unto King Ahasuerus, Or "had said" (r), as some choose to render it; nor indeed is it likely that Haman should cast lots to know when would be a proper time to destroy the Jews, until…

Their laws are diverse from all people - Such they certainly were; for they worshipped the true God according to his own laws; and this was not done by any other people then on the face of the earth.

Haman values himself upon that bold and daring thought, which he fancied well became his great spirit, of destroying all the Jews - an undertaking worthy of its author, and which he promised himself…

scattered abroad better, as marg., separated.

peoples See on Est 1:11.

in all the provinces of thy kingdom The Jews who availed themselves of Cyrus's decree permitting their return to Jerusalem (b.c.…