Esther 3:14
Esther chapter 3 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, that they should be ready against that day.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, that they should be ready against that day.
Context
v.13And letters were sent by posts into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.
v.14This passage
v.15The posts went forth in haste by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Esther 8:13
A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.