Esther 8:17
King James Version
17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
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Esther 8:17
New King James Version
17 And in every province and city, wherever the king’s command and decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast (A)and a holiday. Then many of the people of the land (B)became Jews, because (C)fear of the Jews fell upon them.
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Esther 8:17
English Standard Version
17 And in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and (A)a holiday. (B)And many from the peoples of the country declared themselves Jews, (C)for fear of the Jews had fallen on them.
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