7 And at their cry all nations were prepared to battle, that they might fight against the righteous people. (KJV) 8 And lo a day of darkness and obscurity, tribulation and anguish, affliction and great uproar, upon earth. (KJV) 9 And the whole righteous nation was troubled, fearing their own evils, and were ready to perish. (KJV)
Greek Esther 11:7–9
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