Esther 8:17
The Scripture
(17) And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 9:17Esther 9:19Esther 9:22I Samuel 25:8Nehemiah 8:10Psalms 18:43Zechariah 8:20Zechariah 8:21Zechariah 8:22Zechariah 8:23Esther 9:2Genesis 35:5
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