Esther 8:16
The Decree of Xerxes
15Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.16For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.17In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.
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Berean Standard Bible
For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.
American Standard Version (1901)
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
Bible in Basic English
And the Jews had light and joy and honour.
Free Bible Version
For the Jews it was a bright time of happiness, joy, and respect.
Geneva Bible 1599
And vnto the Iewes was come light and ioy and gladnes, and honour.
King James (Authorized) Version
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
Translation for Translators
The Jews in Susa were very happy, and other people honored them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
Noah Webster Bible
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honor.
World English Bible
The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor.
Young's Literal Translation
to the Jews hath been light, and gladness, and joy, and honour,