Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version The following is a copy of this letter: “The Great King, Ahasuerus, to the governors of the provinces from India to Ethiopia, one hundred twenty-seven provinces, and to those who are loyal to our government, greetings. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting. Esther 15:18And while she was speaking, she fell down again, and was almost in a swoon. Esther 15:19 But the king was troubled, and all his servants comforted her. Esther 16:2 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them: Esther 16:3 And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand, to practise also against them that gave it. Context Esther 16… 1The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting. 2Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them:… Cross References Esther 15:18 And while she was speaking, she fell down again, and was almost in a swoon. Esther 15:19 But the king was troubled, and all his servants comforted her. Esther 16:2 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them: Esther 16:3 And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand, to practise also against them that gave it. |