Additions to Esther 1:8

8 And the nation of the just was troubled fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death.

Additions to Esther 1:8 In-Context

6 And at their cry all nations were stirred up to fight against the nation of the just.
7 And that was a day of darkness and danger, of tribulation and distress, and great fear upon the earth.
8 And the nation of the just was troubled fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death.
9 And they cried to God: and as they were crying, a little fountain grew into a very great river, and abounded into many waters.
10 The light and the sun rose up, and the humble were exalted, and they devoured the glorious.
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