Esth.8.14

Esther 8:14

KJV

So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.

The Decree of Xerxes

The King’s Decree Avenges the Jews

Cross References

1 Kings 4:28

KJV

Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

Solomon’s Prosperity

2 Chronicles 30:6

KJV

So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.

Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover

Esther 3:13

KJV

And the letters were sent by posts into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.

Haman’s Plot against the Jews

Esther 3:14

KJV

The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.

Haman’s Plot against the Jews

Esther 8:13

KJV

The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

The Decree of Xerxes

The King’s Decree Avenges the Jews

Esther 8:15

KJV

¶ And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.