Esther 9:19-32
9:19 a The annual festival and holiday of Purim celebrates God’s blessing of peace from their enemies (see Deut 25:19 b; Josh 21:44 c; 1 Sam 7:11-14 d). The narrator reports that the festival was celebrated to this day. Now, more than 2,400 years later, it is still celebrated annually by Jewish people.• The exchange of gifts of food demonstrated the unity of the people and their care for one another and helped them to spread an atmosphere of joy for everyone celebrating the festival.
Summary for Esth 9:23-26: 9:23-26 e These verses summarize the events leading to the Festival of Purim.
Summary for Esth 9:26-28: 9:26-28 f This paragraph justifies Purim as an approved Jewish festival even though Moses did not authorize it along with other festival days.
Summary for Esth 9:29-32: 9:29-32 g The letter that Queen Esther ... wrote provided further official endorsement to Mordecai’s proposal (9:20-23 h).
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