1)
What was the relation of the Sarchin to the Achashdarpenaya ?
1.
Rashi: The Sarchin were above them. The Achashdarpenaya gave counsel to the three Afarchim.
2.
Ibn Ezra: The Sarchin are greater than the Achashdarpenaya .
3.
Malbim: The Sarchin were counselors of the king, to take accounting from the Achashdarpenaya and counsel them about all their deeds.
2)
What harm should not come to the king?
1.
Rashi: He should not have any loss from any matter of the kingdom incumbent on them to do. Ibn Ezra ? this is like "b'Nezek ha'Melech."
