Bible Verses

In fact, all the officials of the provinces, including the satraps, governors, and the king’s administrators, supported the Jews because they were afraid of Mordecai,

In their towns across the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the Jews gathered to stand against those plotting their destruction. But no one dared oppose them, for all the other nations feared them.

Jewish Vengeance When the day came for the king’s order to be carried out—the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar, on which the enemies of the Jews had expected to defeat them—the opposite occurred, for it was the Jews who gained the upper hand over those seeking their harm.

Wherever the king’s edict was read in each province and city, the Jews rejoiced and feasted. Many people of other nationalities were seized with fear of the Jews, and they embraced Judaism.

For the Jews, it was a period of glory, joy, respect, and victory.

Dressed in royal blue and white garments, wearing a large golden crown and a purple and fine linen cloak, Mordecai left the king’s presence. The city of Susa was filled with joyful celebration.

Encouraged by the king’s orders, the couriers, riding the king’s horses, hurried out, and the edict was announced in the citadel of Susa.

The Edict Reaches All the Provinces A copy of the edict to be enacted as law in each province was published among all the people so that the Jews could be prepared on the appointed day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

This edict took effect throughout the provinces of King Ahasuerus on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar.

The king’s edict granted the Jews in each city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to kill, destroy, and wipe out any armed group from any nation or province that might attack them and their women and children, and to seize their goods as spoil.