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Psalms 2

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^{Psalms 2:7 [1]} Hebrew meaning "myrtle."

^{Psalms 2:7 [2]} Lit good of appearance.

^{Psalms 2:11 [3]} See note v 19.

^{Psalms 2:14 [4]} Evidently to keep track of all the women, the first harem was comprised only of those who had not yet had personal relations with the king, while those who had were transferred to a second harem.

^{Psalms 2:14 [5]} See note GEN 22:24.

^{Psalms 2:18 [6]} Or a release from taxes. The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain.

^{Psalms 2:19 [7]} The phrase sitting at the king's gate implies that Mordecai was some sort of an official in the service of the king.

^{Psalms 2:21 [8]} The reasons for their anger is never explained. The ancient rabbis suggested that the king had replaced them with Mordecai, whom they considered a barbarian.

^{Psalms 2:21 [9]} Lit sought to lay hands on.

^{Psalms 2:23 [10]} Or impaled on a stake. It is uncertain which method was used.

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