14. At the king's command the riders mounted royal horses and rode off at top speed. The decree was also made public in Susa, the capital city.
15. Mordecai left the palace, wearing royal robes of blue and white, a cloak of fine purple linen, and a magnificent gold crown. Then the streets of Susa rang with cheers and joyful shouts.
16. For the Jews there was joy and relief, happiness and a sense of victory.
17. In every city and province, wherever the king's proclamation was read, the Jews held a joyful holiday with feasting and happiness. In fact, many other people became Jews, because they were afraid of them now.