15 So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of [a]blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and (A)the city of [b]Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 8:15 violet
  2. Esther 8:15 Or Susa

The Triumph of the Jews

15 When Mordecai(A) left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold(B) and a purple robe of fine linen.(C) And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.(D)

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When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (A)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (B)the people groan.

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  1. Proverbs 29:2 become great

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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