Esther 3:15 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed. ”
Esther 3:15 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Esther 3:15 in 6 Bible Translations
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Esther 3:15 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“The couriers went out in haste by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Susa was perplexed.”
Esther 3:15 — World English Bible
Esther 3:15 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“The posts went forth in haste by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed. ”
Esther 3:15 — American Standard Version
Esther 3:15 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The runners have gone forth, hastened by the word of the king, and the law hath been given in Shushan the palace, and the king and Haman have sat down to drink, and the city Shushan is perplexed.”
Esther 3:15 — Young's Literal Translation
Esther 3:15 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“The couriers went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the fortress. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was in consternation. ”
Esther 3:15 — Darby Translation
Esther 3:15 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And the postes compelled by the Kings commandement went forth, and the commandement was giuen in the palace at Shushan: and the King and Haman sate drinking, but the citie of Shushan was in perplexitie. ”
Esther 3:15 — Geneva Bible
Esther 3:15 in Context — Esther 3
13 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.
14 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
What Does Esther 3:15 Mean?
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