Esther 9:20

Translations

Modern

Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far,

Traditional

And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far,

Literal

And Mordecai wrote these words, and he sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, those near and those far away,

Latin

Scripsit itaque Mardochæus omnia hæc, et litteris comprehensa misit ad Judæos qui in omnibus regis provinciis morabantur, tam in vicino positis, quam procul,

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Hebrew

English

Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far,

Notes

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Esther Purim

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People

Ahasuerus: Persian Emperor (probably Xerxes I); husband of Esther Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cleopatra Esther, Additions to Hammedatha Joy

Topics

Celebrating Holidays Lots, Feast of Purim: The: Instituted by Mordecai Month: Adar (March): Feast of Purim In Purim: A Feast Instituted to Commemorate the Deliverance of the Jews from the Plot of Haman

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