Targum: "After they ate and drank and indulged, [Achashverosh] showed them his wealth that remained in his hands from Koresh (Cyrus) the Mede. Koresh, too, discovered this wealth. He excavated the ruins of Bavel (Babylonia) on the bank of the Euphrates [River] and discovered there 680 bronze chests filled with fine gold and precious stones... With this wealth [Achashverosh's] glory was manifest many days, and the feast for the prominent men [lasted] 180 days."
"They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it." -Confucius
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ester 1:4: Show Me the Money!
Ester 1:4: "When [Achashverosh] showed the wealth of the honor of his kingdom, and the glory of the splendor of his greatness for many days -- 180 days..."
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