Esther 3:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

The silver is given to thee Keep it for thy own use, I do not desire it. I accept thy offer for the deed. So that he gave him power to draw up what decree he pleased, and seal it with the king's ring; but as for the money, he assured him he would have none of it. What inhumanity was this! to give so many people unheard to death to please a favourite!

Esther 3:11

11 And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.