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Catholic 1849 · Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary, Esther 8:15

George Leo Haydock, on Esth 8:15

George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Esth 8:15 · Douay-Rheims
“And Mardochai going forth out of the palace, and from the king’s presence, shone in royal apparel, to wit, of violet and sky colour, wearing a golden crown on his head, and clothed with a cloak of silk and purple. And all the city rejoiced and was glad.”
On this verse:
“Cloak. The kings wore one of purple, over their purple and white tunic. (Cyrop. viii.) — Greek have “diadem.” (Calmet)”

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