The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa. Cross References 1 Kings 4:28Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses. 2 Chronicles 30:6 So the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: "Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. Esther 3:13 And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews--young and old, women and children--and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. Esther 3:14 A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready for that day. Esther 8:13 A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples, so that the Jews would be prepared on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Esther 8:15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king arrayed in royal purple and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. Chapter Outline 1. Mordecai is advanced.3. Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters. 7. Xerxes grants to the Jews to defend themselves. 15. Mordecai's honor, and the Jews' joy. Jump to Previous Blood Business Camels Capital Castle Citadel Command Commandment Couriers Decree Edict Forced Haste Hastened Horses Impelled Issued King's Mounted Mules Order Palace Posts Pressed Quick-Running Rode Royal Service Shushan Spurred Steeds Susa Swift Time Urged Used WastingJump to Next Blood Business Camels Capital Castle Citadel Command Commandment Couriers Decree Edict Forced Haste Hastened Horses Impelled Issued King's Mounted Mules Order Palace Posts Pressed Quick-Running Rode Royal Service Shushan Spurred Steeds Susa Swift Time Urged Used Wasting |
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