Matthew Poole and continuators on Esther 3:13

13 And the letters were sent by posts into all the kings provinces, to destroy, to kill, & to cause to perish all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (which is the month Adar) and to take the spoil of them for a prey .

Which was to oblige them to the greater severity and readiness to execute this Edict for their own advantage.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word].