Esther 8:9
The Scripture
(9) Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
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.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 3:12Esther 1:1Esther 1:22Esther 3:13Daniel 6:1II Kings 18:26Daniel 4:1I Corinthians 14:9I Corinthians 14:10I Corinthians 14:11
Related verses (shared words)
Esther 3:12Esther 3:7Esther 1:22Esther 3:13Esther 9:1Esther 8:8