The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
A copy of this written order was to be announced as law in every province and made known to all the people, so they would be prepared for that day.
This verse describes how Haman's deadly decree against the Jews was being spread throughout the entire Persian empire so everyone would know about the planned day of destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the distribution of Haman's edict ordering the destruction of all Jews in the Persian Empire on a specific day (the 13th day of the 12th month). The Persian Empire had an efficient communication system that allowed royal decrees to be quickly distributed across all 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. Once a royal decree was sealed with the king's ring, it became irrevocable law throughout the empire.
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