Esther 9:2-4

New Catholic Bible

² The Jews assembled in their cities in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus to attack those seeking their destruction. No one could withstand them, because the people of all the other nationalities were afraid of them. ³ Moreover, all of the provinces, the satraps, the governors and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, out of fear of Mordecai. ⁴ Mordecai was powerful in the palace: his fame spread throughout the provinces, and his power kept on growing.