Additions to Esther 8:13

13 This is a copy of the decree: "Greetings from King Xerxes the Great to the governors of the 127 provinces, which extend from India to Ethiopia, and to all those who are loyal to us. %0

Additions to Esther 8:13 In-Context

11 These letters explained that the king would allow the Jews in every city of the empire to live by their own laws and organize for self-defense. They were permitted to treat their opponents and enemies in any way they liked.

12 This decree was to take effect throughout the Persian Empire on the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month.

13 This is a copy of the decree: "Greetings from King Xerxes the Great to the governors of the 127 provinces, which extend from India to Ethiopia, and to all those who are loyal to us. %0

14 "Many people become increasingly arrogant when honors are given to them and favors are done for them.

15 They do not know what to do with so much good fortune, so they not only try to harm our subjects, but they even scheme against those who grant them favors.

Footnotes

• [a]. [Chapter E 1-24 corresponds to chapter 16.1-24 in a number of English translations.]
• [b]. [Greek] Ethiopia: [Ethiopia is the name given in Graeco-Roman times to the extensive territory south of the First Cataract of the Nile River. Cush was the ancient (Hebrew) name of this region which included within its borders most of modern Sudan and some of present-day Ethiopia (Abyssinia).]