of Artaxerxes] Called so in the Persian tongue, because he was an excellent warriour; supposed to be Artaxerxes Longimanus, who succeeded Xerxes: by others, Darius Hystaspis, who reigned before him. wrote] The copie of this letter is not recorded. Bishlam] Or, in peace. companions] Heb. societies. The other governours of those countries under the king.