The interpretation timeline

Esth 10:6

How this passage has been read — the sources, oldest to newest.

From the early Church Fathers to now.

Esth 10:6 · Douay-Rheims
“The little fountain which grew into a river, and was turned into a light, and into the sun, and abounded into many waters, is Esther, whom the king married, and made queen.”
Post-Reformation c. 1650 – 1900
1849
A.D.
1774–1849
“And was. Septuagint, “and there was light, and the sun and much water.” The light enabled him to discern the progress of the little fountain. Yet it was not absurd that the water should appear luminous, like the sun, as it was intended to shew the wonderful exaltation of Esther. (Haydock) — She extinguished a great fire, which threatened ruin. (Menochius)”
Source
Modern · 1953 →

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