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But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws.
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And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar.
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For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them.
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Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come,
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That all they who faithfully obey the Persians, receive a worthy reward for their fidelity : but they that are traitors to their kingdom, are destroyed for their wickedness.