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Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai

Esther 13:3

In 3 translations

KJV
Now when I asked my counsellors how this might be brought to pass, Aman, that excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and steadfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom,
DRC
But when I asked my counsellors how this might be accomplished, one that excelled the rest in wisdom and fidelity, and was second after the king, Aman by name,
LXXE3:13
But when I had enquired of my counsellors how this should be brought to pass, Aman, who excels in soundness of judgment among us, and has been manifestly well inclined without wavering and with unshaken fidelity, and has obtained the second post in the kingdom,

Original-language editions

LXX-Br3:13
Πυθομένου δέ μου τῶν συμβούλων, πῶς ἂν ἀχθείη τοῦτο ἐπὶ πέρας, ὁ σωφροσύνῃ παρʼ ἡμῖν διενέγκας, καὶ ἐν τῇ εὐνοίᾳ ἀπαραλλάκτως καὶ βεβαίᾳ πίστει ἀποδεδειγμένος, καὶ δεύτερον τῶν βασιλειῶν γέρας ἀπενηνεγμένος Ἀμὰν,

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Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 3:13c in some Bibles
  • 13:3 in most Bibles

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