THE HOLY BIBLE Douay-Rheims

Book of Esther (Author Esdras)

13:2Whereas I reigned over many nations, and had brought all the world under my dominion, I was not willing to abuse the greatness of my power, but to govern my subjects with clemency and lenity that they might live quietly without any terror, and might enjoy peace, which is desired by all men,



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