Est 3:7 | TNotes | STEP | 3:7 lots were cast ... (the lots were called purim ) : Throwing the purim was like throwing dice. The Hebrews used lots from time to time to understand God’s will (Lev 16:8-10 ; Neh 10:34 ). Persian astrologers used purim in the first month of the year to determine which days that year would bring good fortune.

bLev 16:8-10►

cNeh 10:34►

‏ Esther 3:7

3:7 ^a lots were cast ... (the lots were called purim): Throwing the purim was like throwing dice. The Hebrews used lots from time to time to understand God’s will (Lev 16:8-10 ^b; Neh 10:34 ^c). Persian astrologers used purim in the first month of the year to determine which days that year would bring good fortune.