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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  1. Esther 8:15 Or headdress

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