# wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus

Writing something in the king's name represents writing it with his authority, or writing it as his representative. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# signet ring

See how you translated this phrase in [Esther 8:2](./02.md)

# couriers

people who carry messages

# bred from the royal stud

The royal stud was the king's best male horse. The horses that were used in the king's service were its offspring. Alternate translation: "the offspring of the king's best horse" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])