The Geneva Bible 1587 Edition
one of the most historically significant translations of the Bible into the English
language,
preceding the King James translation by 51 years.
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1 And the King Ahashuerosh layd a tribute vpon the land, and vpon the yles of the sea.
2 And all the actes of his power, and of his might, & the declaration of the dignitie of Mordecai, wherwith the King magnified him, are they not written in the booke of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
3 For Mordecai the Jew [was] next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and These three points are here set forth as commendable and necessary for him that is in authority to have the favour of the people, to procure their wealth, and to be gentle and loving to them. accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
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