Additions to Esther 8:26

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

Additions to Esther 8:26 In-Context

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

28 and are children of the living God, most high, most mighty, who has directed the kingdom both for us and for our ancestors in the most excellent order.