Esther (Greek) 13
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Addition C#13.8 The verses 13.8—14.19 are sometimes numbered as C.1-30 or 4.17a-17z.
Mordecai's Prayer
18[8] #Ex 15.1-21; Ps 78. Mordecai prayed and begged the Lord to save his people, and he thanked the Lord for the times he had helped them in the past. 19[9] Mordecai said:
Our Lord, you are King and Ruler of the whole earth, and so no one can stop you when you decide to save Israel. 20[10] You are the Creator of heaven and earth and of all the amazing things on earth as well. 21[11] Everything obeys your commands, and no one can stand against you.
22[12] Since you know everything, you know that I wasn't being proud or arrogant or vain when I have refused to bow down to that arrogant Haman. 23[13] I would even kiss the soles of his feet if that would save Israel. 24[14] But you are my God, and that's why I refused to honor a human the way I honor you. I don't want to sound arrogant, but I won't bow down to anyone except you.
25-26[15-16] #Ex 3.6. Long ago, our ancestor Abraham worshiped you, Lord. You are our God and king, and we are your people. We have always belonged to you, ever since you set us free from Egypt. Don't abandon us now; save us from our enemies, who want to destroy us. 27[17] Answer my prayer and have mercy on us. Turn our sadness into celebration. Let us live, and we will sing praises to your name; we honor you, so please don't let death silence our voices.
28[18] All the Israelites wept bitterly, because they could see they were going to die.
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