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13 (A)A copy of that which was written down to be given as law in each and every province was revealed to all the peoples, so that the Jews would be ready for this day to avenge themselves on their enemies. 14 The couriers, hurried and hastened by the king’s word, went out, riding on the royal steeds; and the law was given out at the citadel in Susa.

15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king (B)in royal robes of [a]blue and fine white, with a large crown of gold and (C)a garment of fine linen and purple; and (D)the city of Susa cried aloud and was glad.

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  1. Esther 8:15 Or violet