14 The couriers, hastened and impelled by the king’s command, went out, riding on the royal steeds; and the decree was given out at the citadel in Susa.

15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king (A)in royal robes of [a]blue and white, with a large crown of gold and (B)a garment of fine linen and purple; and (C)the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. 16 For the Jews there was (D)light and gladness and joy and honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 8:15 Or violet