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and let him give it to one of the king’s noble friends, and let him dress the man whom the king loves. Let him mount him on the horse, and proclaim through the streets of the city, saying, “This is what will be done for every man whom the king honors!”
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Verse 9. Nobles. Lit. “tyrants.” Bible.—But this word was not formerly odious; as it only denoted “a prince.” Pars mihi pacis erit dextram tetigisse tyranni. Æneid vii.—Abuse of power caused it to become hateful. Tirinus.
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