Esther 3:15

King James Version (KJV)

The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Translations

Esther 3:15 - Amplified Bible

The special messengers went out in haste by order of the king, and the decree was given out in Shushan, the capital. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Shushan was perplexed [at the strange and alarming decree].

Esther 3:15 - American Standard Version

The posts went forth in haste by the kings commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 3:15 - Bible in Basic English

The runners went out quickly by the king's order, and a public statement was made in Shushan: and the king and Haman took wine together: but the town of Shushan was troubled.

Esther 3:15 - Darby Bible

The couriers went out, being hastened by the king`s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the fortress. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was in consternation.

Esther 3:15 - English Standard Version

The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.

Esther 3:15 - King James Version

The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 3:15 - La Biblia de las Americas

Salieron los correos apremiados por la orden del rey. El decreto fue promulgado (Lit., dado) en la fortaleza de Susa, y mientras el rey y Amán se sentaron a beber, la ciudad de Susa estaba consternada.

Esther 3:15 - The Message

At the king’s command, the couriers took off; the order was also posted in the palace complex of Susa. The king and Haman sat back and had a drink while the city of Susa reeled from the news.

Esther 3:15 - New American Standard Bible

The couriers went out impelled by the king's command while the decree was issued at the citadel in Susa; and while the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in confusion.

Esther 3:15 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Salieron los correos apremiados por la orden del rey. El decreto fue promulgado (fue dado al pueblo) en la fortaleza de Susa, y mientras el rey y Amán se sentaron a beber, la ciudad de Susa estaba turbada.

Esther 3:15 - World English Bible

The posts went forth in haste by the king`s commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 3:15 - Young's Living Translation

The runners have gone forth, hastened by the word of the king, and the law hath been given in Shushan the palace, and the king and Haman have sat down to drink, and the city Shushan is perplexed.

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