Esther 8:17

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And in every province, and in every city, anywhere 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.

Esther 8:17 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

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.

Esther 8:17 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.

Esther 8:17 (BSB)

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What does Esther 8:17 say?

Esther 8:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And in every province, and in every city, anywhere 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."

Where is Esther 8:17 found in the Bible?

Esther 8:17 is verse 17 of chapter 8 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.

Which translations of Esther 8:17 can I read here?

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