Esther 9:2-3

21The Jews assembled in their cities throughout the provinces of King Ahasuerus to 2attack those who sought 3to harm them; and no one could stand against them, 4because the dread of them had fallen on all the peoples.

3Even all the officials of the provinces, 5the satraps, the governors, and those who were doing the king’s business were supporting the Jews, because the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.