11 On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
11 The number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king that same day.
11 That very day the number of those killed in Susa the citadel was reported to the king.
11 That day, when it was all over, the number of those killed in the palace complex was given to the king.
11 On that day the number of those who were killed in Shushan the citadel was brought to the king.
11 That very day, when the king was informed of the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 9:11
Commentary on Esther 9:1-19
(Read Esther 9:1-19)
The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered. The Jews, acting together, strengthened one another. Let us learn to stand fast in one spirit, and with one mind, striving together against the enemies of our souls, who endeavour to rob us of our faith, which is more precious than our lives. The Jews, to the honour of their religion, showed contempt of wordly wealth, that they might make it appear they desired nothing except their own preservation. In every case the people of God should manifest humanity and disinterestedness, frequently refusing advantages which might lawfully be obtained. The Jews celebrated their festival the day after they had finished their work. When we have received great mercies from God, we ought to be speedy in making thankful returns to him.