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Esther 8:13-15
English Standard Version
Esther 8:13-15
English Standard Version
13 (A)A copy of what was written was to be issued as a decree in every province, being publicly displayed to all peoples, and the Jews were to be ready on that day to take vengeance on their enemies. 14 So the couriers, mounted on their (B)swift horses that were used in the king's service, rode out hurriedly, urged by the king's command. And the decree was issued in Susa the citadel.
15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king (C)in royal robes of blue and white, with a great golden crown[a] and (D)a robe of fine linen and purple, (E)and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
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Esther 8:13-15
New International Version
Esther 8:13-15
New International Version
13 A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued as law in every province and made known to the people of every nationality so that the Jews would be ready on that day(A) to avenge themselves on their enemies.
14 The couriers, riding the royal horses, went out, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa.(B)
The Triumph of the Jews
15 When Mordecai(C) left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold(D) and a purple robe of fine linen.(E) And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.(F)
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