International Standard Version A copy of the letter was to be issued as an edict in every province and published to all the people, telling them to be ready for that day.
American Standard Version A 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.
Young's Literal Translation a copy of the writing to be made law in every province and province is revealed to all the peoples, to be ready for this day.