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Esther 8:2-4
Good News Translation
Esther 8:2-4
Good News Translation
2 The king took off his ring with his seal on it (which he had taken back from Haman) and gave it to Mordecai. Esther put Mordecai in charge of Haman's property.
3 Then Esther spoke to the king again, throwing herself at his feet and crying. She begged him to do something to stop the evil plot that Haman, the descendant of Agag,[a] had made against the Jews. 4 The king held out the gold scepter to her, so she stood up and said,
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- Esther 8:3 See 3.1.
Esther 8:2-4
New International Version
Esther 8:2-4
New International Version
2 The king took off his signet ring,(A) which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate.(B)
3 Esther again pleaded with the king, falling at his feet and weeping. She begged him to put an end to the evil plan of Haman the Agagite,(C) which he had devised against the Jews. 4 Then the king extended the gold scepter(D) to Esther and she arose and stood before him.
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