Matthew Poole and continuators on Esther 3:12

12 Then were the kings scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the kings lieutenants, and to the governours that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the kings ring.

This he did so speedily, though it was a year before the intended execution, lest the King should change his mind, either by his own clemency; or by the persuasion of others.

Marginal references: Or, secretaries.