Think not with thyself. Literally, "imagine not in thy mind." That thou shalt escape in the king's house. i.e. "that being an inmate of the palace will be any protection to thee;" it will be no protection—you will no more escape than any other Jew.
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Esther 4:13
Esther 4:13
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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