9 But as for my nation, this is Israel, even those who cried to God and were delivered; for the Lord delivered his people. The Lord rescued us out of all these calamities; and God worked such signs and great wonders as have not been done among the nations. (WEB) 10 Therefore he ordained two lots. One for the people of God, and one for all the other nations. (WEB) 11 And these two lots came for an appointed season, and for a day of judgment, before God, and for all the nations. (WEB)
Greek Esther 10:9–11
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