2
On that day, the Jews' enemies perished. Out of fear for the Jews, no one stood in their way.
3
All the leaders of the provinces, the governors, and those in charge of the king's business respected the Jews. They were afraid of Mordecai,
4
because the king decreed that Mordecai's name was to be honored throughout the kingdom.
6
In the city of Susa, the Jews killed five hundred people.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Some manuscripts add as 9:5 The Jews struck all their enemies with sword blows, killing, and destruction. They did whatever they wanted with those who hated them.