Esther 3:14
Good News Translation
The contents of the proclamation were to be made public in every province, so that everyone would be prepared when that day came.

New Revised Standard Version
A copy of the document was to be issued as a decree in every province by proclamation, calling on all the peoples to be ready for that day.

New American Bible
A copy of the decree to be promulgated as law in every province was published to all the peoples, that they might be prepared for that day.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the contents of the letters were to this effect, that all provinces might know and be ready against that day.

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And the contents of the letters were to this effect, that all provinces might know and be ready against that day.

The copy.

Esther 8:13,14 And this was the content of the letter, that it should be notified in all lands and peoples that were subject to the empire of king Assuerus, that the Jews were ready to be revenged of their enemies. . . .

Context
Haman Plots Against the Jews
13Were sent by the king's messengers to all provinces, to kill and destroy all the Jews, both young and old, little children, and women, in one day, that is, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month, which is called Adar, and to make a spoil of their goods. 14And the contents of the letters were to this effect, that all provinces might know and be ready against that day.15The couriers that were sent made haste to fulfil the king's commandment. And immediately the edict was hung up in Susan, the king and Aman feasting together, and all the Jews that were in the city weeping.…
Cross References
Esther 4:8
He gave him also a copy of the edict which was hanging up in Susan, that he should shew it to the queen, and admonish her to go in to the king, and to entreat him for her people.

Esther 8:13
And this was the content of the letter, that it should be notified in all lands and peoples that were subject to the empire of king Assuerus, that the Jews were ready to be revenged of their enemies.

Esther 8:14
So the swift posts went out carrying the messages, and the king's edict was hung up in Susan.

Esther 3:13
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