A citation from the library
George Leo Haydock, on Esth 13:3
George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Esth 13:3 · Douay-Rheims
“But when I asked my counsellors how this might be accomplished, one that excelled the rest in wisdom and fidelity, and was second after the king, Aman by name,”
On this verse:
“After. Greek, “of all kingdoms as a reward, Aman shewed me,” &c. Josephus, “the second after me, for his fidelity and confirmed good will.” (Calmet) — It is a great hurt for a king to be governed by one counsellor, Proverbs xv. 22. (Worthington)”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.