Esther 8:13-15

New English Translation

¹³ A copy of the edict was to be presented as law throughout each and every province and made known to all peoples, so that the Jews might be prepared on that^[a] day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

¹⁴ The couriers who were riding the royal horses went forth with the king’s edict without delay.^[b] And the law was presented in Susa the citadel as well.

¹⁵ Now Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in blue and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.^[c]