Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The day appointed for the Jews to do this in all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. New Living Translation The day chosen for this event throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was March 7 of the next year. English Standard Version on one day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar. Berean Standard Bible The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. King James Bible Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. New King James Version on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar. New American Standard Bible on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar). NASB 1995 on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar). NASB 1977 on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar). Legacy Standard Bible on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar). Amplified Bible on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the thirteenth [day] of the twelfth month (that is, the month of Adar). Christian Standard Bible This would take place on a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar. Holman Christian Standard Bible This would take place on a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar. American Standard Version upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. English Revised Version upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. GOD'S WORD® Translation [This was permitted] on one day in all the provinces of King Xerxes, on the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. Good News Translation This decree was to take effect throughout the Persian Empire on the day set for the slaughter of the Jews, the thirteenth of Adar, the twelfth month. International Standard Version Throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the one day for the Jewish people to do this was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Majority Standard Bible The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. NET Bible This was to take place on a certain day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus--namely, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month of Adar). New Heart English Bible on one day in all the provinces of King Achshayarsh, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Webster's Bible Translation Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, World English Bible on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn one day, in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month—it [is] the month of Adar— Young's Literal Translation In one day, in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month -- it is the month of Adar -- Smith's Literal Translation In one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, in the thirteenth to the twelfth month, this the month Adar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd one day of revenge was appointed through all the provinces, to wit, the thirteenth of the twelfth month Adar. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible on a single day throughout the provinces of King Ahasuerus, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar. New Revised Standard Version on a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUpon one day in all the provinces of King Akhshirash, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In one day in all of the towns of King Akhashiresh, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month which is Adar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Brenton Septuagint Translation on one day in all the kingdom of Artaxerxes, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is Adar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Xerxes…11By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. 12The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. 13A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.… Cross References Esther 3:13 And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. Esther 9:1 On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them. Esther 9:5 The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them. Esther 9:16 The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces also assembled to defend themselves and rid themselves of their enemies. They killed 75,000 who hated them, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. Esther 9:22 as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. Daniel 6:25-27 Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. / I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” Daniel 9:25 Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. Nehemiah 2:8 And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. Nehemiah 4:11 And our enemies said, “Before they know or see a thing, we will come into their midst, kill them, and put an end to the work.” 2 Chronicles 20:22 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. Psalm 37:12-13 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. Psalm 37:32-33 Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, / the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. Psalm 91:8 You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. Proverbs 11:8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture On one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. one day. Esther 9:1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;) Exodus 15:9,10 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them… Judges 1:6,7 But Adonibezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes… upon the thirteenth. Esther 3:13-15 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey… Jump to Previous Adar Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Appointed Division Jews Kingdom Month Namely Provinces Thirteenth Throughout Twelfth XerxesJump to Next Adar Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Appointed Division Jews Kingdom Month Namely Provinces Thirteenth Throughout Twelfth XerxesEsther 8 1. Mordecai is advanced.3. Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters. 7. Xerxes grants to the Jews to defend themselves. 15. Mordecai's honor, and the Jews' joy. The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes This phrase highlights the vastness of King Xerxes' empire, which stretched from India to Cush (modern-day Ethiopia), encompassing 127 provinces. The decree's reach underscores the power and influence of the Persian Empire during this period. The appointment of a single day for the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies reflects the administrative efficiency and centralized control of the empire. This decree was a reversal of the earlier edict that allowed for the destruction of the Jews, showcasing the providential hand of God in protecting His people. was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month the month of Adar Persons / Places / Events 1. EstherA Jewish queen of Persia who played a crucial role in saving her people from destruction. 2. Mordecai Esther's cousin and guardian, who became a prominent figure in the Persian court and was instrumental in the Jews' deliverance. 3. King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) The Persian king who reigned over a vast empire and whose decree allowed the Jews to defend themselves. 4. Haman The antagonist who plotted to annihilate the Jews but was ultimately defeated. 5. The Month of Adar The twelfth month in the Hebrew calendar, significant for the Jews' victory over their enemies. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all events, even when circumstances seem dire. Courage and Faithfulness Like Esther and Mordecai, stand firm in faith and take courageous actions when faced with challenges. Divine Reversal Trust in God's ability to turn situations around for His glory and the good of His people. The Power of Unity The Jews' collective defense highlights the strength found in unity and community. Remembering God's Deliverance Celebrate and remember God's past deliverances as a source of hope and encouragement. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The singleאֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first day [appointed] בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day throughout all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the provinces מְדִינ֖וֹת (mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4082: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region of King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Xerxes אֲחַשְׁוֵר֑וֹשׁ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 325: Ahasuerus -- king of Persia [was] the thirteenth בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה (biš·lō·wō·šāh) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice day of the twelfth שְׁנֵים־ (šə·nêm-) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) month, לְחֹ֥דֶשׁ (lə·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the month חֹ֥דֶשׁ (ḥō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month of Adar. אֲדָֽר׃ (’ă·ḏār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 143: The twelfth month in the Jewish calendar Links Esther 8:12 NIVEsther 8:12 NLT Esther 8:12 ESV Esther 8:12 NASB Esther 8:12 KJV Esther 8:12 BibleApps.com Esther 8:12 Biblia Paralela Esther 8:12 Chinese Bible Esther 8:12 French Bible Esther 8:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 8:12 On one day in all the provinces (Est Esth. 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