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Esther 8:16

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The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.

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Esther 8:16 in other translations

The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor.

Esther 8:16 · World English Bible

Esther 8:16 in context

  1. 14So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king’s service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace.
  2. 15And Mordecai went forth from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan shouted and was glad.
  3. 16The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
  4. 17And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a good day. And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen upon them.