his ten servants. ten servants of his.
servants. bond-servants.
pounds. Greek. mna. See App-51. Archelaus did thus actually leave money in trust with his servants, Philippus being in charge of his pecuniary affairs. Not the same parable as that of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30, which was uttered later, on the second day before the last Passover. See App-156.
Occupy. Engage in business, or use (as. house where one's business is done). From the Latin occupare, and French occuper. Greek. pragmateuomai. Occurs only here. Compare Judges 16:11.Psalms 107:23 (P.B.V.)
till. come: i.e. while. go and return.