Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai
Esther 16:13
In 3 translations
- KJV
- Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation.
- DRC
- For with certain new and unheard of devices he hath sought the destruction of Mardochai, by whose fidelity and good services our life was saved, and of Esther the partner of our kingdom, with all their nation:
- LXXE8:12
- he, however, overcome by the pride of his station, endeavoured to deprive us of our dominion, and our life;
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br8:12
- Οὐκ ἐνέγκας δὲ τὴν ὑπερηφανίαν, ἐπετήδευσε τῆς ἀρχῆς στερῆσαι ἡμᾶς, καὶ τοῦ πνεύματος,
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
- 8:12m in some Bibles
- 16:13 in most Bibles