Est 8:13 | HCSB | STEP | A copy of the text , issued as law throughout every province , was distributed to all the peoples so the Jews could be ready to avenge themselves against their enemies on that day .

‏ Esther 8:13

13 A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples ^a so the Jews could be ready to avenge themselves against their enemies on that day.