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Esther 9:22

King James Version (KJV)

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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