Additions to Esther 8:25

25 and with intricate craft and deceit asked for the destruction of Mordecai, our savior and perpetual benefactor, and of Esther, the blameless partner of our kingdom, together with their whole nation.

Additions to Esther 8:25 In-Context

23 enjoyed so fully the goodwill that we have for every nation that he was called our father and was continually bowed down to by all as the person second to the royal throne.

24 But, unable to restrain his arrogance, he undertook to deprive us of our kingdom and our life,

25 and with intricate craft and deceit asked for the destruction of Mordecai, our savior and perpetual benefactor, and of Esther, the blameless partner of our kingdom, together with their whole nation.

26 He thought that by these methods he would catch us undefended and would transfer the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians.

27 "But we find that the Jews, who were consigned to annihilation by this thrice-accursed man, are not evildoers, but are governed by most righteous laws