Esther 3:13
The Scripture
(13) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 3 the king holds a banquet for both Jews and Persians to celebrate his decision to spare their lives. He tells the queen to send a message to Mordecai, who will deliver it to the king. The chapter ends with the queen’s determination to act according to her plan.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 8:10Esther 8:14II Chronicles 30:6Job 9:25Jeremiah 51:31Romans 3:15I Samuel 15:3I Samuel 22:19Esther 8:12Esther 8:13James 2:13Esther 8:11
Related verses (shared words)
Esther 3:7Esther 9:1Esther 8:9Esther 8:12Esther 8:11Genesis 8:5