Esther 8:14

So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.

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Other Translations for Esther 8:14

BSB
The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa.
AKJV
So the posts that rode on mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
CPDV
And so the swift couriers departed in haste, carrying through the announcement, and the king's edict was hung up in Susa.
ERV
So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king's service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace.
NHEB
So the couriers who rode on royal horses went out, hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. The decree was given out in the citadel of Shushan.
SMT
The runners riding the courser, the mules, went forth, being hastened and impelled by the word of the king. And the edict was given in Shushan the fortress.

Commentary for Esther 8:14

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Overview of Esther 8:14
Summary
Royal messengers urgently deliver decree everywhere
Place
Empire-wide
Event
Decree urgently delivered to all provinces
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Narrative