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Additions to Esther 13:3

Now when I asked my counselers how these things might be broght to passe, one that was conuersant with vs, of excellent wisdome, and constant in good wil, and shewed him self to be of sure fidelitie, which had the seconde place in the kingdome, euen Aman,

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Now when I asked my counsellors how this might be brought to pass, Aman, that excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and steadfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom,
King James Version