Esther 8:17 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a holiday. And many from among the peoples of the land [submitted themselves to Jewish rite and] became Jews, for the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a good day. And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen upon them. See the chapterCommon English BibleIn every province and in every town—wherever the king’s order and his law arrived—for the Jews it was a day of happiness and joy. For them it meant feasts and a holiday. Many people in the land became Jews themselves, out of fear of the Jews. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Versionand that I have not eaten at Haman's table, nor has the king's feasts pleased me, and that I have not drunk the wine of his libations, See the chapter |