Esther 9:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 as the days on which the Jews obtained rest from their enemies and as the month which was turned for them from sorrow into joy, from mourning into celebration. They were to observe these days with joyful banqueting, sending food to one another and gifts to the poor. 23 [a]The Jews adopted as a custom what they had begun doing and what Mordecai had written to them.(A)
VII. Epilogue: The Rise of Mordecai
Summary of the Story. 24 (B)Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the foe of all the Jews, had planned to destroy them and had cast the pur, or lot, for the time of their defeat and destruction.
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- 9:23 According to the story, the two-day celebration has its roots in popular observance, which Mordecai’s leadership reinforces and regularizes.
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