In those days. — Here the thread of Esther 2:19 is taken up, “then I say, in those days — “
Bigthan. — Called Bigtha in Esther 1:10; Bigthana in Esther 6:2.
Sought to lay hand on the king. — It is noticeable that Xerxes was ultimately murdered by Artabanus, captain of the guard, and Mithridates, a chamberlain.