A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day. Cross References Esther 4:8 Mordecai also gave Hathach a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for the destruction of the Jews, to show and explain to Esther, urging her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead before him for her people. Esther 8:13 A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Esther 8:14 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. Treasury of Scripture The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published to all people, that they should be ready against that day. The copy. Esther 8:13,14 |