Esther 8:12

Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.

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Other Translations for Esther 8:12

BSB
The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar.
AKJV
On one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
CPDV
And one day of retribution was established throughout all the provinces, namely, the thirteenth of the twelfth month Adar.
ERV
upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
NHEB
on one day in all the provinces of King Achshayarsh, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
SMT
In one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, in the thirteenth to the twelfth month, this the month Adar.

Commentary for Esther 8:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 8:12
Summary
Specific date fixed for authorized retaliation
Place
Empire-wide
Event
Battle date established as Thirteenth Adar
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Narrative