5 occurrences in 11 translations

'Ordering' in the Bible

He sent letters to all the provinces of the king, written in the script of that province, and to each people in their own language, ordering that every man should be the master in his house and speak the language of his own people.

Verse ConceptsLanguages ConfusedAuthority Of PeopleAlphabet

If it is the king's pleasure, let a statement ordering their destruction be put in writing: and I will give to those responsible for the king's business, ten thousand talents of silver for the king's store-house.

Verse ConceptsPlottingKilling Israelites

And letters were sent by the runners into every division of the kingdom ordering the death and destruction of all Jews, young and old, little children and women, on the same day, even the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar, and the taking of all their goods by force.

Verse ConceptsMonth 12Killing Israelites

Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa ordering their destruction, so that Hathach might show it to Esther, explain it to her, and command her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead with him personally for her people.

Verse ConceptsCopies Of DocumentsPeople Showing MercyThe King's Orders

Ordering them to keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and the fifteenth day of the same month, every year,

Verse ConceptsEstablishingMonth 12Celebration

Bible Theasaurus

Arrange (23 instances)
Consecrate (84 instances)
Dictate (3 instances)
Enjoin (13 instances)
Govern (33 instances)
Grade (1 instance)

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