Esther 3:15

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Modern

The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Traditional

The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Literal

The runners went forth, hurrying by the word of the king, and the law was given in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, and the city of Susa was in confusion.

Latin

Festinabant cursores, qui missi erant, regis imperium explere. Statimque in Susan pependit edictum, rege et Aman celebrante convivium, et cunctis Judæis, qui in urbe erant, flentibus.

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English

The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Notes

Esther 3:14–15

This decree had the full authority of King Xerxes.
The foolish king and wicked Haman celebrated, but the people of Susa were confused and upset by the unfair decree.

Esther 3:1–15

Haman's hatred for Mordecai grows into a plan to kill all the Jewish people.

Theme notes and profiles

The Amalekites

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People

Haman: A Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews

Places

Susa: Capital city of the Persian Empire

Glossary

Book of Esther Susa

Topics

Babylon: Empire of Tyrannical Lots, Feast of Purim: The: To Commemorate the Defeat of Haman's Wicked Design Malice: Haman Toward Mordecai Palaces of Kings: Royal Decrees Issued From Post of Ahasuerus Revenge by Haman Revenge: Haman

Esther 3:15

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