12 But he, not bearing his great dignity, went about to deprive us of our kingdom and life: (KJV) 13 Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation. (KJV) 14 For by these means he thought, finding us destitute of friends, to have translated the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians. (KJV)
Greek Esther 16:12–14
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