Esther 8:11
The Scripture
(11) Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, both little ones and women, and to take the spoil of them for a prey,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Persia orders Esther to go before him and bring the message of the Jews' deliverance. Esther obeys and goes to the king with counsel and the Jews are instructed to fast and rejoice. The chapter shows how God’s providence leads to a royal decree that saves the people.
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Related verses (shared words)
Esther 3:13Deuteronomy 20:14Jeremiah 40:15Esther 9:24Daniel 8:24Esther 4:16