1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Esther 13:3 | But when I asked my counsellors how this might be accomplished, one that excelled the rest in wisdom and fidelity, and was second after the king, Aman by name, | After. Greek, "of all kingdoms as a reward, Aman shewed me," etc. Josephus, "the second after me, for his fidelity and confirmed good will." (Calmet) --- It is a great hurt for a king to be governed by one counsellor, Proverbs 15:22. (Worthington) |