1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Esther 12:5

And the king commanded him, to abide in the court of the palace, and gave him presents for the information.

Palace, as an officer. --- Presents, of small value. (Calmet) --- The king had inquired, (Greek, Esther 6:3.) "What glory or favour have we done to Mardochai? and the ministers replied: Thou hast done nothing to him," to honour him as he deserves.