Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 5th (Esther 1 & Acts 27)
Alastair's Adversaria
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127 Provinces in the Book of Ahazuerus
The number 127 is only found on one other occasion in scripture, in reference to the age of sarah. Some jewish commentators have seen something more going on here. The great feast with which this time of feasting concludes in verse five and following, is a feast to which all are invite. Perhaps what we have here is an indication of some of the themes of the book by a subtle allusion to some figures that share a typological resemblance. Sarah was taken on account of her beauty by a pagan king and had to hide her identity to save her people. Isaac is the great promised seed.
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