KJV ORIGINAL
Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
On a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus's kingdom—specifically on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes the specific date when the new decree would take effect throughout the entire Persian Empire.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the date when Mordecai's counter-decree would allow the Jewish people to defend themselves against their enemies. The month of Adar corresponds to February-March in our calendar. This was exactly eleven months after Haman's original decree was issued, giving the Jewish people time to prepare for their defense.
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