commanded. Hebrew. 'amar. So rendered in verses: Esther 1:1; Esther 1:15; Esther 1:17; Esther 2:20; Esther 4:13; Esther 6:1; Esther 9:14; Esther 9:25. Note the different words rendered "command" and "decree" in this book.
seven chamberlains. seven eunuchs. This shows the minuteness of the writer's knowledge.