George Leo Haydock, on Esth 2:18

“And he commanded a magnificent feast to be prepared for all the princes, and for his servants, for the marriage and wedding of Esther. And he gave rest to all the provinces, and bestowed gifts according to princely magnificence.”

“Servants. Septuagint add, “seven days, and he magnified the nuptials of Esther.” (Haydock) — Rest, from labour. (Calmet) — Septuagint, “remission to all his subjects,” of tribute, as was sometimes done. (Herodotus iii. 66.) (Tirinus) (Calmet) — Gifts, on Esther. (Chaldean) (Malvenda)”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.