The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
A copy of this written order was to be announced as law in every province and made known to all the people, so that the Jews would be prepared on that day to defend themselves and fight back against their enemies.
This verse describes how the king's new decree was publicly announced everywhere, giving Jews the legal right to defend themselves and fight back against those who wanted to harm them.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Haman's plot to destroy all Jews in the Persian Empire was exposed by Queen Esther. Since Persian laws could not be reversed, King Ahasuerus issued a new decree allowing Jews to defend themselves on the same day Haman had originally planned their destruction. This royal announcement was distributed throughout the vast Persian Empire, which stretched from India to Ethiopia.
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