Esther 8:13

Esther 8:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
• New International Version (NIV)A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued as law in every province and made known to the people of every nationality so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A copy of what was written was to be issued as a decree in every province, being publicly displayed to all peoples, and the Jews were to be ready on that day to take vengeance on their enemies.
• New King James Version (NKJV)A copy of the document was to be issued as a decree in every province and published for all people, so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

Context of Esther 8:13

11that the king had given permission for the Jews in every city to assemble, to defend themselves, to wipe out, to kill, and to destroy every armed force of the people and province that is hostile to them, even women and children, and to seize their goods. 12⌞This was permitted⌟ on one day in all the provinces of King Xerxes, on the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. The copy of the document was made public in a decree to every province for all people. On that day the Jews were to be ready to take revenge on their enemies. 14The messengers rode the king’s fastest horses. They left quickly, in keeping with the king’s command. The decree was issued also in the fortress of Susa. 15Mordecai went out from the presence of the king wearing the royal violet and white robe, a large gold crown, and a purple outer robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa cheered and rejoiced.

Esther 8:13 word by word

פַּתְשֶׁ֣גֶן הַכְּתָ֗ב לְהִנָּ֤תֵֽן דָּת֙ בְּכָל־מְדִינָ֣ה וּמְדִינָ֔ה גָּל֖וּי לְכָל־הָעַמִּ֑ים וְלִהְי֨וֹת הַיְּהוּדִ֤ים עֲתִידִים֙ לַיּ֣וֹם הַזֶּ֔ה לְהִנָּקֵ֖ם מֵאֹיְבֵיהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The copyפַּתְשֶׁ֫גֶןparshegen pathshegen · copyH6572
• of the writingכְּתָבkâthâb · writingH3791
• for a commandmentדָּתdâth · lawH1881
• to be givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• in every provinceמְדִינָהmedîynâh · provinceH4082
• publishedגָּלָהgâlâh · to reveal: proclaimH1540
• unto all peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• and that the Jewsיְהוּדִיyehûdîy · JewH3064
• should be readyעָתוּד‛âthûd · readyH6259
• should be readyעָתִיד‛âthîyd · readyH6264
• against that dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• to avengeנָקַםnâqam · to avengeH5358
• themselves on their enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341

Cross-references for Esther 8:13

• Judges 16:28Then Samson called to the Lord, “Almighty Lord, please remember me! God, give me strength just one more time! Let me get even with the Philistines for at least one of my two eyes.”
• Psalms 37:14Wicked people pull out their swords and bend their bows to kill oppressed and needy people, to slaughter those who are decent.
• Psalms 68:23so that you, ⌞my people,⌟ may bathe your feet in blood and the tongues of your dogs may lick the blood of your enemies.”
• Psalms 92:10But you make me as strong as a wild bull, and soothing lotion is poured on me.
• Psalms 149:6Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands
• Luke 18:7Won’t God give his chosen people justice when they cry out to him for help day and night? Is he slow to help them?
• Revelation 6:10They cried out in a loud voice, “Holy and true Master, how long before you judge and take revenge on those living on earth who shed our blood?”

Commentaries on Esther 8:13

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-14Verses 3-14 It was time to be earnest, when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people. We read of no tears when she begged for her own life, but although she was sure of that, she wept for her people. Tears of pity and tenderness are the most Christ-like. According to the constitution of the Persian government, no law or decree could be repealed or recalled. This is so far from…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13The Hebrew word translated as avenge can also mean to establish justice. When civil government could not control all parties in a conflict, this law allowed those attacked to establish justice by addressing the wrongs done to them.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1311-13. the king granted the Jews ... to stand for their life ... to slay ... all ... that would assault them--The fixed and unalterable character claimed for Persian edicts often placed the king in a very awkward dilemma; for, however bitterly he might regret things done in a moment of haste and thoughtlessness, it was beyond even his power to prevent the consequences. This was the reason on account of which the king was laid under a necessity not to…Read the comment

Topics related to Esther 8:13

• Proclamation

In the dictionaries

• That Day
• Avenge; Avenger
• Esther, Book of

Commentaries on Esther 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings