Esther 3:14 nasb — A copy of the edict to be issued as law in every province was published to all the peoples so that they should be ready…

NASB

"A copy of the edict to be issued as law in every province was published to all the peoples so that they should be ready for this day."

— Esther 3:14, NASB

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Esther 3 — Context

11

The king said to Haman, "The silver is yours, and the people also, to do with them as you please."

12

Then the king's scribes were summoned on the thirteenth day of the first month, and it was written just as Haman commanded to the king's satraps, to the governors who were over each province and to the princes of each people, each province according to its script, each people according to its language, being written in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed with the king's signet ring.

13

Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces to destroy, to kill and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, women and children, in one day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to seize their possessions as plunder.

14

A copy of the edict to be issued as law in every province was published to all the peoples so that they should be ready for this day.

15

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 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 3:14 say?
Esther 3:14 in the NASB reads: “A copy of the edict to be issued as law in every province was published to all the peoples so that they should be ready for this day.”
Where is Esther 3:14 in the Bible?
Esther 3:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 3, verse 14.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 3:14.
What translation should I read Esther 3:14 in?
Esther 3:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 3:14?
Esther 3:14 reads (NASB): “A copy of the edict to be issued as law in every province was published to all the peoples so that they should be ready for this day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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