Esther 8:12

12 This decree was to take effect throughout the Persian Empire on the day set for the slaughter of the Jews, the thirteenth of Adar, the twelfth month.

Esther 8:12 Meaning and Commentary

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.
] The day appointed and fixed in the former letters for the destruction of the Jews, ( Esther 3:13 ) .

Esther 8:12 In-Context

10 Mordecai had the letters written in the name of King Xerxes, and he stamped them with the royal seal. They were delivered by riders mounted on fast horses from the royal stables.

11 These letters explained that the king would allow the Jews in every city to organize for self-defense. If armed men of any nationality in any province attacked the Jewish men, their children, or their women, the Jews could fight back and destroy the attackers; they could slaughter them to the last man and take their possessions.

12 This decree was to take effect throughout the Persian Empire on the day set for the slaughter of the Jews, the thirteenth of Adar, the twelfth month.

13 It was to be proclaimed as law and made known to everyone in every province, so that the Jews would be ready to take revenge on their enemies when that day came.

14 At the king's command the riders mounted royal horses and rode off at top speed. The decree was also made public in Susa, the capital city.