Esther 9:23
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New International Version (©1984)
So the Jews agreed to continue the celebration they had begun, doing what Mordecai had written to them.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Thus the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
So the Jews accepted as tradition what they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them.

King James Bible
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;

American King James Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;

American Standard Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;

Bible in Basic English
And the Jews gave their word to go on as they had been doing and as Mordecai had given them orders in writing;

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Jews undertook to observe with solemnity all they had begun to do at that time, which Mardochai by letters had commanded to be done.

Darby Bible Translation
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them.

English Revised Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;

World English Bible
The Jews accepted the custom that they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them;

Young's Literal Translation
And the Jews have received that which they had begun to do, and that which Mordecai hath written unto them,

Geneva Study Bible

And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

9:20-32 The observance of the Jewish feasts, is a public declaration of the truth of the Old Testament Scriptures. And as the Old Testament Scriptures are true, the Messiah expected by the Jews is come long ago; and none but Jesus of Nazareth can be that Messiah. The festival was appointed by authority, yet under the direction of the Spirit of God. It was called the feast of Purim, from a Persian word, which signifies a lot. The name of this festival would remind them of the almighty power of the God of Israel, who served his own purposes by the superstitions of the heathen. In reviewing our mercies, we should advert to former fears and distresses. When our mercies are personal, we should not by forgetfulness lose the comfort of them, or withhold from the Lord the glory due to his name. May the Lord teach us to rejoice, with that holy joy which anticipates and prepares for the blessedness of heaven. Every instance of Divine goodness to ourselves, is a new obligation laid on us to do good, to those especially who most need our bounty. Above all, redemption by Christ binds us to be merciful, 2Co 8:9.


Esther 9:22 because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor.
Esther 9:24 For Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the adversary of all the Jews, had schemed against the Jews to destroy them and had cast Pur, that is the lot, to disturb them and destroy them. (NASB ©1995)

Accepted Agreed Begun Celebration Continue Custom Jews Mordecai Mor'decai Orders Received Started Undertook Word Writing Written


And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;

the days. 3:12,13 Ex 13:3-8 Ps 103:2 Isa 12:1,2 14:3

from sorrow. Ps 30:11 Mt 5:4 Joh 16:20-22

sending portions. 19 Ne 8:10-12 Lu 11:41 Ac 2:44-46 Ga 2:10

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