4 Then the king extended the golden sceptre to Esther; and Esther arose to stand near the king. (WEB) 5 Esther said, “If it seems good to you, and I have found favor in your sight, let an order be sent that the letters sent by Haman may be reversed—letters that were written for the destruction of the Jews who are in your kingdom. (WEB) 6 For how could I see the affliction of my people, and how could I survive the destruction of my kindred?” (WEB)
Greek Esther 8:4–6
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Greek Esther 4:13–15
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