ἀγαθὲ without πιστέ, as in Mt., but πιστὸς in next clause = noble, devoted. ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ, in a very little. ἐπὶ ὀλίγα in Mt. ἐπάνω δέκα πόλεων, over ten cities, or a Decapolis (Holtzmann, H. C.). This is what the king has had in view all along to get capable and trusty governors. A new king needs to take special pains about this. The trial of character through trade is not unsuitable, as governors would have much to do with the provincial revenues.

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