# wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus

Writing something in the king's name represents writing it with his authority, or writing it as his representative. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# signet ring

See how you translated this phrase in [Esther 8:2](./01.md)

# couriers

people who carry messages

# bred from the royal stud

The royal stud was the king's best male horse. The horses that were used in the king's service were its offspring. AT: "the offspring of the king's best horse" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# gave to the Jews ... permission to gather

"told the Jews ... that he was allowing them to gather"

# make a stand

This is a metaphor for fighting back and not running away. AT: "fight back" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar

See how you translated this in [Esther 3:13](../03/12.md)

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/seal]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peoplegroup]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/possess]]