Greek Esther 8:13-15

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

End of Addition E

8 ¹³ “Let copies of the decree be posted conspicuously in all the kingdom, and let all the Jews be ready on that day to fight against their enemies.”^(A)

¹⁴ So the messengers on horseback set out with all speed to perform what the king had commanded, and the decree was posted also in Susa. ¹⁵ Mordecai went out dressed in the royal robe and wearing a gold crown and a turban of purple linen. The people in Susa rejoiced on seeing him.^(B)