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13 The copy of the writing was is sued in every province and it was decreed to all peoples that the Jews should be ready on that day to avenge themselves upon their enemies. 14 So the runners and the posts that rode on horseback went out, being hastened by the decree and the king's command which was given at Shushan the palace. 15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and fine white linen, and with a crown of gold and with a garment of fine white linen and purple; and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had light and gladness and honor and joy. 17 And in every province and in every city whithersoever the king's decree and his commandment came the Jews had a great joy, a feast, and a good day. And many of the people of the land were alarmed; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. Esther 8:13-17, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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