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Esther 8:14-16
New Catholic Bible
Esther 8:14-16
New Catholic Bible
14 The couriers, riding the royal horses, sped forth in haste at the king’s command. And the edict was also promulgated in the citadel of Susa.
15 Mordecai departed from the king’s presence vested in royal garments of blue and white, with a large crown of gold and purple robe of fine linen, and the city of Susa held a joyous celebration. 16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, exaltation and triumph.
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Esther 8:14-16
New International Version
Esther 8:14-16
New International Version
14 The couriers, riding the royal horses, went out, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa.(A)
The Triumph of the Jews
15 When Mordecai(B) left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold(C) and a purple robe of fine linen.(D) And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.(E) 16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy,(F) gladness and honor.(G)
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