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 Esther 8

The previous decree against the Jews cannot be annulled, but the king allows the Jews to defend themselves during attacks. Mordecai is raised to a high rank, and donned in a royal bluish cloak.

People: Ahasuerus - Esther - Mordecai

Places: India - Ethiopia - Shushan

Related Articles: Haman - Jew - Agagite - Hammedatha - Sivan - Adar

English Text: American Standard - Douay-Rheims - Free - King James - Jewish Publication Society - Tyndale - World English - Wycliffe