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12 So the king said to Queen Esther, “The Jews have killed and caused to perish 500 men and the 10 sons of Haman at the citadel in Susa. Now in the rest of the king’s provinces, what have they done? (A)So what is [a]your petition? It shall even be given to you. And what is [b]your further request? It shall also be done.” 13 Then Esther said, “If it is good to the king, (B)let tomorrow also be given to the Jews who are in Susa to do according to the law for today; and let Haman’s 10 sons be hanged on the gallows.” 14 So the king said that it should be done so; and a law was given in Susa, and Haman’s 10 sons were hanged.

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  1. Esther 9:12 Or that which you are asking for
  2. Esther 9:12 Or that which you further seek, cf. 9:2