14 The couriers who rode on royal horses went out, hastened and pressed on by the king’s command. And the decree was issued in [a]Shushan the [b]citadel.

15 So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of [c]blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and (A)the city of [d]Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had (B)light and gladness, joy and honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 8:14 Or Susa
  2. Esther 8:14 palace
  3. Esther 8:15 violet
  4. Esther 8:15 Or Susa

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