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Esther 8:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
Esther 8:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king (A)in royal robes of [a]blue and fine white, with a large crown of gold and (B)a garment of fine linen and purple; and (C)the city of Susa cried aloud and was glad. 16 For the Jews there was (D)light and gladness and joy and honor. 17 And in each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king’s word and his law reached, there was gladness and joy for the Jews, a feast and a [b](E)holiday. And (F)many among the peoples of the land became Jews, for the dread of the Jews had fallen on them.
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- Esther 8:15 Or violet
- Esther 8:17 Lit good day
Esther 8:15-17
New International Version
Esther 8:15-17
New International Version
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) 16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy,(E) gladness and honor.(F) 17 In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy(G) and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear(H) of the Jews had seized them.(I)
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