Esther 9:1 Meaning and Commentary
“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in …
“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in …
“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many …
“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.”– Esther 8:16 (KJV) “The Jews were filled with joy and gladness, were honored and celebrated.”– Esther 8:16 (NLT) “But the …
“And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine …
“So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.”– Esther …
“The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to …
“And the day which I shall decree unto you to be the day of the Jews to be avenged upon their enemies, and even in all the provinces of the …
“Wherein the king granted the Jews, which were in every city, to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, …
“And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries.”– …
“Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according …