KJV ORIGINAL
And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he sent letters to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of King Ahasuerus's kingdom, with words of peace and truth,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how Mordecai sent official letters throughout the entire Persian Empire to all Jewish people, sharing a message of peace and truth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Mordecai (who had become second-in-command to King Ahasuerus) establishing the feast of Purim as an official celebration. The Persian Empire at this time was vast, stretching from India to Ethiopia with 127 provinces. These letters were being sent to formalize the annual celebration of the Jews' deliverance from Haman's plot to destroy them.
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