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Esther 9:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Esther 9:20

Verse 20 of 32

Scripture focus

And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that [were] in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, [both] nigh and far,

Esther 9:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 9:20

Theological / Devotional

Mordecai wrote. It would seem that Mordecai first wrote to the provincial Jews, suggesting to them the future observance of two days of Purim instead of one, a custom they had first followed. He explained the reason for the suggestion of two days, without at first issuing a specific order. Finding his proposal well received (vs. 23-27), he sent a second letter with “all authority” (literally, “all strength”), enjoining the observance of the two days (v. 29).

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