13 A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples(A) so the Jews could be ready to avenge themselves against their enemies on that day. 14 The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses at the king’s urgent command. The law was also issued in the fortress of Susa.(B)

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