Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version And give them reinforcements, so that on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar, on that very day, they may defend themselves against those who attack them at the time of oppression. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar. Esther 16:18For which crime both he himself that devised it, and all his kindred hang on gibbets, before the gates of this city Susan: not we, but God repaying him as he deserved. Esther 16:19 But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws. Esther 16:21 For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them. Esther 16:22 Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come, Context Esther 16…19But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws. 20And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar. 21For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them.… Cross References Esther 16:18 For which crime both he himself that devised it, and all his kindred hang on gibbets, before the gates of this city Susan: not we, but God repaying him as he deserved. Esther 16:19 But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws. Esther 16:21 For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them. Esther 16:22 Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come, |
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