Esther 8:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.”
Esther 8:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Esther 8:14 in 6 Bible Translations
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Esther 8:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“So the couriers who rode on royal horses went out, hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. The decree was given out in the citadel of Susa.”
Esther 8:14 — World English Bible
Esther 8:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king’s service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. ”
Esther 8:14 — American Standard Version
Esther 8:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The runners, riding on the dromedary, <FI>and<Fi> the mules, have gone out, hastened and pressed by the word of the king, and the law hath been given in Shushan the palace.”
Esther 8:14 — Young's Literal Translation
Esther 8:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“The couriers mounted on coursers [and] horses of blood went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the fortress. ”
Esther 8:14 — Darby Translation
Esther 8:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“So the postes rode vpon beasts of price, and dromedaries, and went forth with speede, to execute the Kings commandement, and the decree was giuen at Shushan the palace.”
Esther 8:14 — Geneva Bible
Esther 8:14 in Context — Esther 8
12 Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
13 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
14 So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
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What Does Esther 8:14 Mean?
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