Esther 2:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
Esther 2:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
There was a certain Jew in Shushan the palace, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite,
Esther 2:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish.
Esther 2:5 (BSB)
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What does Esther 2:5 say?
Esther 2:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;"
Where is Esther 2:5 found in the Bible?
Esther 2:5 is verse 5 of chapter 2 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.
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