Greek Esther 8:13-17

Common English Bible

¹³ Let copies of this decree be displayed publicly throughout the kingdom so that all the Jews may be ready on this day to do battle with their enemies. ¹⁴ Messengers on horses sped off to do as the king said, and the law was made public in the city of Susa.

¹⁵ Mordecai went out dressed in a royal robe, wearing a gold crown and a turban made of purple linen. The people of Susa rejoiced to see him, ¹⁶ and light and gladness came to the Jews. ¹⁷ In every city and region—wherever the king’s order was posted and the decree proclaimed—the Jews had happiness and joy, feasts and a holiday. Many of the Gentiles had themselves circumcised and became Jews themselves, out of fear of the Jews.