And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by messengers on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young Arabian camels:
So the messengers that rode on mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in you.