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Esther 8:16

14 The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa.

15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.

For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.

17 In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.

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BSB
For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.
KJV
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
WEB
The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor.
ASV
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
DARBY
The Jews had light, and joy, and gladness, and honour.
BLB
For the Jews there was light and joy and gladness and honor.
ÅB
Hos jødene var det nå lys og glede og fryd og ære,
OTB
For jødene var det en tid av lys, glede, fryd og ære.
B1930
Hos jødene var det nu lys og glede og fryd og ære,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • Psalms 97:11

    Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

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  • Proverbs 11:10

    When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

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  • Psalms 18:28

    For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.

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  • Esther 4:1–3

    When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.

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  • Psalms 30:5–11

    For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

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  • Isaiah 35:10

    So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

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  • Esther 9:17

    This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy.

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  • Esther 4:16

    “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”

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