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Because of everything written in this letter and because of what they had seen and what had happened to them, <a href="/nlt/esther/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> That is why this celebration is called Purim, because it is the ancient word for casting lots. So because of Mordecai’s letter and because of what they had experienced, <a href="/esv/esther/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore they called these days Purim, after the term Pur. Therefore, because of all that was written in this letter, and of what they had faced in this matter, and of what had happened to them, <a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter, and because of all they had seen and experienced, <a href="/kjv/esther/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them, <a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a> So they called these days Purim, after the name Pur. Therefore, because of all the words of this letter, what they had seen concerning this matter, and what had happened to them, <a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. And because of the instructions in this letter, both what they had seen in this regard and what had happened to them, <a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. And because of the instructions in this letter, both what they had seen in this regard and what had happened to them, <a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. And because of the instructions in this letter, both what they had seen in this regard and what had happened to them, <a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore, because of the words in this letter, both what they had seen in this regard and what had reached them, <a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore they called these days Purim after the name Pur (lot). And because of all the instructions in this letter, and what they had faced in this regard and what had happened to them, <a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this reason these days are called Purim, from the word pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter as well as what they had witnessed and what had happened to them, <a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this reason these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter as well as what they had witnessed and what had happened to them, <a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of Pur. Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come unto them, <a href="/cev/esther/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Mordecai's letter had said that the Jews must celebrate for two days because of what had happened to them. This time of celebration is called Purim, which is the Hebrew word for the lots that were cast. <a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of Pur. Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come unto them, <a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the Jews called these days Purim, based on the word [Pur]. Therefore, because of everything that was said in this letter-both what they had seen and what had happened to them- <a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> That is why the holidays are called Purim. Because of Mordecai's letter and because of all that had happened to them, <a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore these days were called Purim, from the word pur. Because of all that was written in this letter, because of what they experienced in this matter, and because of what happened to them, <a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter, and because of all they had seen and experienced, <a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a> For this reason these days are known as Purim, after the name of pur. <a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore they called these days "Purim," from the word "Pur." Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come to them, <a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come to them, <a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore they called these days “Purim”, from the word “Pur.” Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come to them, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore they have called these days Purim—by the name of the lot—therefore, because of all the words of this letter, and what they have seen concerning this, and what has come to them, <a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> therefore they have called these days Purim -- by the name of the lot -- therefore, because of all the words of this letter, and what they have seen concerning this, and what hath come unto them, <a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this they called to these days Purim, for the name of Pur. For this upon all the words of this epistle, and What they saw upon this, and what came to them,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And since that time these days are called Phurim, that is, of lots: because Phur, that is, the lot, was cast into the urn. And all things that were done, are contained in the volume of this epistle, that is, of this book: <a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 14:26>And so, from that time, these days are called Purim, that is, of the lots, because Pur, that is, the lot, was cast into the urn. And all things that had been carried out are contained in the volume of this epistle, that is, of this book. <a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a> And so these days have been named Purim after the word pur. Thus, because of all that was contained in this letter, and because of what they had witnessed and experienced in this event, <a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Thus because of all that was written in this letter, and of what they had faced in this matter, and of what had happened to them,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore they called these days Porayey, after the name Passover. Because of all the words of this letter and of that which they had seen concerning this matter and because of that which has befallen them. <a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because of this they called those days Puraya with the name of Passover, because of the words of this letter, and because of what they saw and for what had happened to them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of pur. Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come unto them, <a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Therefore these days were called Phrurae, because of the lots; (for in their language they are called Phrurae;) because of the words of this letter, and because of all they suffered on this account, and all that happened to them. <a href="/parallel/esther/9-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1996" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">The Feast of Purim Instituted</a> …25But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. 26<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: lay·yā·mîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">are called</a> <a href="/hebrew/6332.htm" title="6332: p̄ū·rîm (N-mp) -- A lot, a Jewish feast. Also Puwriym; or Puriym; from puwr; a lot.">Purim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/6332.htm" title="6332: hap·pūr (Art:: N-ms) -- A lot, a Jewish feast. Also Puwriym; or Puriym; from puwr; a lot.">Pur.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the instructions</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">in this</a> <a href="/hebrew/107.htm" title="107: hā·’ig·ge·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A letter. Feminine of 'iggra'; an epistle.">letter,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·māh- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">and because of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">they had seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·māh (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">and experienced,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: hig·gî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> 27the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year, according to their regulation.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-14.htm">Exodus 12:14</a> And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. <a href="/leviticus/23-4.htm">Leviticus 23:4</a> These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-1.htm">Deuteronomy 16:1</a> Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">2 Kings 23:21</a> The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9-12</a> Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. / Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” / And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.” ... <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a> You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Psalm 105:5</a> Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” <a href="/isaiah/66-23.htm">Isaiah 66:23</a> From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Zechariah 8:19</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.” <a href="/john/5-1.htm">John 5:1</a> Some time later there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/10-22.htm">John 10:22</a> At that time the Feast of Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3-4</a> And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. / He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a> And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7-8</a> Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come to them,when Esther came.<a href="/esther/9-13.htm">Esther 9:13,14</a> Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows… <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Esther 7:5-10</a> Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so? … <a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Esther 8:1-14</a> On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her… return.<a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Psalm 7:16</a> His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.<a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Psalm 109:17,18</a> As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him… <a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Psalm 140:9</a> As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Befallen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/esther/8-13.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Pur</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Purim</a> <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">Term</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/esther/9-23.htm">Word</a> <a href="/esther/4-12.htm">Words</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/51-19.htm">Befallen</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/job/31-23.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/esther/3-7.htm">Pur</a> <a href="/esther/9-28.htm">Purim</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Term</a> <a href="/job/3-12.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/job/2-13.htm">Word</a> <a href="/esther/9-30.htm">Words</a> <a href="/esther/9-27.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 9</div>1. <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.</a> 12. <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Xerxes, at the request of Esther, </a> 14. <a href="/esther/9-14.htm">grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged.</a> 20. <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">The two days of Purim are instituted.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. The term "Purim" is derived from the word "Pur," which means "lot" in Persian. This refers to the lots cast by Haman to determine the date for the annihilation of the Jews (<a href="/esther/3-7.htm">Esther 3:7</a>). The casting of lots was a common practice in ancient cultures to make decisions or determine fate, and it highlights the theme of divine providence in the Book of Esther. Despite Haman's intentions, God orchestrated events to protect His people, turning a day of potential destruction into a time of celebration. The festival of Purim commemorates this deliverance and is celebrated annually by Jews worldwide. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even when His presence is not overtly mentioned, as is the case in the Book of Esther.Because of all the instructions in this letter, The "letter" refers to the decree sent by Mordecai and Queen Esther to the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire, instructing them to observe the days of Purim (<a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Esther 9:20-22</a>). This letter was crucial in establishing Purim as an official and perpetual celebration. The instructions included feasting, rejoicing, and giving gifts to one another and to the poor, emphasizing community and charity. This reflects the biblical principle of remembering and celebrating God's deliverance, as seen in other Jewish festivals like Passover (<a href="/exodus/12-14.htm">Exodus 12:14</a>). The written decree ensured that the memory of God's intervention would be preserved for future generations.and because of all they had seen and experienced, The Jewish people had witnessed firsthand the miraculous reversal of their fortunes. They experienced the threat of annihilation and the subsequent deliverance orchestrated through Esther and Mordecai's courage and faith. This phrase underscores the importance of personal and communal memory in the life of faith. The experiences of the Jews in Persia serve as a testament to God's protection and justice. This mirrors other biblical narratives where God's people are called to remember His mighty acts, such as the crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/4.htm">Joshua 4:1-7</a>). The celebration of Purim serves as a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting in His providence, even in dire circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a> A Jewish queen of Persia who played a crucial role in saving her people from annihilation. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> Esther's cousin and guardian, who uncovered a plot against the Jews and was instrumental in their deliverance. 3. <a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a> The antagonist who plotted to destroy the Jews but was ultimately defeated. 4. <a href="/topical/p/purim.htm">Purim</a> A Jewish festival established to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's plot. 5. <a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a> The capital of the Persian Empire, where the events of Esther took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The account of Purim highlights God's control over history and events, even when He seems absent. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faith.htm">Courage and Faith</a> Esther's bravery in approaching the king teaches us to act in faith, trusting God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_fasting.htm">The Power of Prayer and Fasting</a> The Jews' response to their crisis with prayer and fasting is a model for seeking divine intervention. <a href="/topical/c/celebrating_deliverance.htm">Celebrating Deliverance</a> Purim is a reminder to celebrate and remember God's deliverance in our lives. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_reversal.htm">Justice and Reversal</a> The account illustrates the theme of divine justice and the reversal of evil plans.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9</a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_esther's_banquets_in_records.htm">Esther 5:4–8 – Why are these banquets and intrigues not mentioned in any historical or archaeological records of Persia? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_purim.htm">What is the Feast of Purim?</a> <a href="/q/does_casting_lots_for_genocide_fit_persian_customs.htm">Esther 3:7 – Does the account of deciding genocide by casting lots match known Persian customs, and is there evidence to support it? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_esther_2_15_align_biblically.htm">How does Esther 2:15 align with other biblical traditions when it omits any mention of Jewish religious practice? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) Purim.--As we have already stated, the festival of Purim is still observed by the Jews, on the 14th and 15th of Adar, the day preceding being kept as a fast. At Purim, the whole Book of Esther is read through in the service in the synagogues, a custom that can be traced back at any rate to the Christian era (<a href="//apocrypha.org/2_maccabees/15-36.htm" title="And they ordained all with a common decree in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirtieth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.">2 Maccabees 15:36</a>; Josephus, Ant. xi. 6. 13; Mishna, Bosh ha-Shanah, iii. 7).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. They took the Persian word, that is, and gave it a Hebrew plural, either because the Persian method of casting involved the use of several lots, or because Haman cast "Pur" several times (<a href="/esther/3-7.htm">Esther 3:7</a>). For all the words of this letter. i.e. "on account of what was said in Mordecai's letter to them" (ver. 20). And of that which they had seen, etc. "And on account of what they had themselves seen and suffered." Mordecai's arguments were backed up by their own personal experience, and the recollection of what "had come to them," <a href="/commentaries/esther/9-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Therefore עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against these הָאֵ֤לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those days לַיָּמִ֨ים (lay·yā·mîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day are called קָֽרְאוּ֩ (qā·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Purim, פוּרִים֙ (p̄ū·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6332.htm">Strong's 6332: </a> a lot', a Jewish feast from עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the word שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Pur. הַפּ֔וּר (hap·pūr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6332.htm">Strong's 6332: </a> a lot', a Jewish feast Because of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the instructions דִּבְרֵ֖י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause in this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, letter, הָאִגֶּ֣רֶת (hā·’ig·ge·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_107.htm">Strong's 107: </a> An epistle and because of all וּמָֽה־ (ū·māh-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what they had seen רָא֣וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see and experienced, וּמָ֥ה (ū·māh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/9-26.htm">Esther 9:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/9-26.htm">OT History: Esther 9:26 Therefore they called these days Purim (Est Esth. 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