Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version For God, who rules over all things, has made this day to be a joy for his chosen people instead of a day of destruction for them. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them. Esther 16:19But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws. Esther 16:20 And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar. Esther 16:22 Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come, Esther 16:23 That all they who faithfully obey the Persians, receive a worthy reward for their fidelity: but they that are traitors to their kingdom, are destroyed for their wickedness. Context Esther 16…20And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar. 21For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them. 22Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come,… Cross References Esther 16:19 But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws. Esther 16:20 And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar. Esther 16:22 Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come, Esther 16:23 That all they who faithfully obey the Persians, receive a worthy reward for their fidelity: but they that are traitors to their kingdom, are destroyed for their wickedness. |
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