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Esther 9:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Esther 9:22

Verse 22 of 32

Scripture focus

As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.

Esther 9:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 9:22

Theological / Devotional

From sorrow to joy. This was the keynote of the days of Purim, the dominating idea, to which all else was secondary and subordinate — sorrow turned into joy. This spirit still marks the celebration of Purim.

By SdaBc