But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together,.... In a body, in their respective provinces and cities: and stood for their lives; defended themselves against those that attacked them: and had rest from their enemies; that selfsame day; all being destroyed by them, and none daring to appear against them: and slew of their foes 75,000 men; that is, in all the provinces put together: but they laid not their hands on the prey; See Gill on Est 9:7.