New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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13 [Let copies be posted up conspicuously throughout the empire,
so that the Jews may be prepared by that day to fight against their
enemies.
14 Mounted messengers set out with all speed to do what the king
commanded; and the decree was posted up also in Susa.
15 Mardochaeus left the king's presence in royal robes, wearing a
golden crown and a turban of fine linen dyed purple, and all in Susa
rejoiced to see him.
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17 For the Jews there was light and gladness in
every province and every city. Wherever the decree was posted up
there was joy and gladness for the Jews, feasting and merriment.
And many of the Gentiles were circumcised and professed Judaism,
because they were afraid of the Jews.
New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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