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and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>This was</i> on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. And on the fourteenth of <i>the month</i> they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>This was done</i> on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made it a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made it a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>This was done</i> on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made it a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>This was done</i> on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>This was done</i> on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made it a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They fought on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar and rested on the fourteenth, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They fought on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar and rested on the fourteenth, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This was on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. On the fourteenth they rested and made it a day of feasting and celebration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This was on the thirteenth day of Adar. On the next day, the fourteenth, there was no more killing, and they made it a joyful day of feasting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They did this on the thirteenth day of Adar and rested on the fourteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All of this happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. They then rested on the fourteenth day and made it a day for banqueting and happiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of that month they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of that month they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, even to rest on the fourteenth of it, and to make it a day of banquet and of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, even to rest on the fourteenth of it, and to make it a day of banquet and of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the thirteenth day to the month Adar, and resting in the fourteenth in it, and making it a day of drinking and gladness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now the thirteenth day of the month Adar was the first day with them all of the slaughter, and on the fourteenth day they left off. Which they ordained to be kept holy day, so that all times hereafter they should celebrate it with feasting, joy, and banquets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:17>Now the thirteenth day of the month Adar was the first day with all of the executions, and on the fourteenth day they ceased the killing. This day they established to be sacred, so that in all times hereafter they would be free for feasting, joyfulness, and celebration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. On the fourteenth of the month they rested, and made it a day of feasting and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This was on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made that a day of feasting and gladness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They began on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />On the thirteenth of the month Adar, and they were given rest on the fourteenth of the month<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they rested on the fourteenth of the same month, and kept it as a day of rest with joy and gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/9-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1888" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Haman's Sons Hanged</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces also assembled to defend themselves and rid themselves of their enemies. They killed 75,000 who hated them, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">This was done on the thirteenth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: lə·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">of the month</a> <a href="/hebrew/143.htm" title="143: ’ă·ḏār (N-proper-fs) -- The twelfth month in the Jewish calendar. Probably of foreign derivation; perhaps meaning fire; Adar, the 12th Hebrew month.">of Adar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: bə·’ar·bā·‘āh (Prep-b:: Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">and on the fourteenth day</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: wə·nō·w·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">they rested,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śōh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">making it</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">a day</a> <a href="/hebrew/4960.htm" title="4960: miš·teh (N-ms) -- A feast, drink. From shathah; drink, by implication, drinking; also a banquet or feast.">of feasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: wə·śim·ḥāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">and joy.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-14.htm">Exodus 12:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21-23</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-4.htm">Leviticus 23:4-6</a></span><br />These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. / The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-1.htm">Deuteronomy 16:1-8</a></span><br />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. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">1 Samuel 30:16</a></span><br />So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a></span><br />You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2-3</a></span><br />Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Isaiah 30:29</a></span><br />You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-1.htm">John 5:1</a></span><br />Some time later there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-2.htm">John 7:2</a></span><br />However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3-4</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.</p><p class="hdg">gathered themselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Esther 9:2</a></b></br> The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Esther 8:11</a></b></br> Wherein the king granted the Jews which <i>were</i> in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, <i>both</i> little ones and women, and <i>to take</i> the spoil of them for a prey,</p><p class="hdg">stood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Esther 8:11</a></b></br> Wherein the king granted the Jews which <i>were</i> in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, <i>both</i> little ones and women, and <i>to take</i> the spoil of them for a prey,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-7.htm">Leviticus 26:7,8</a></b></br> And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-15.htm">Adar</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Feasting</a> <a href="/esther/9-15.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/esther/9-15.htm">Month</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezra/8-32.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">Thirteenth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Adar</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Feasting</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Month</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Thirteenth</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-1.htm">The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Xerxes, at the request of Esther, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-14.htm">grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">The two days of Purim are instituted.</a></span><br></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'; 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Adar is the twelfth month in the Hebrew calendar, typically falling in February or March. This timing is crucial as it precedes the celebration of Purim, a festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. The events of this day highlight the reversal of fortune for the Jews, a common theme in biblical narratives, where God intervenes to protect His chosen people.<p><b>and on the fourteenth day they rested</b><br>The rest on the fourteenth day signifies the completion of their victory and the cessation of conflict. In biblical terms, rest often symbolizes peace and divine blessing, reminiscent of God's rest on the seventh day of creation. This rest is not merely physical but also spiritual, as it marks a time of reflection and gratitude for divine deliverance. The concept of rest is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>, which speaks of a Sabbath rest for the people of God.<p><b>making it a day of feasting and joy</b><br>Feasting and joy are central to the celebration of Purim, which is established in the following verses. This day of celebration is a response to God's providence and protection, turning a day of potential destruction into one of triumph and thanksgiving. Feasting in the Bible often accompanies significant religious events, such as the Passover (Exodus 12) and the Wedding at Cana (John 2), symbolizing fellowship and divine blessing. The joy experienced by the Jews is a fulfillment of the promise found in <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a>, where mourning is turned into dancing. This transformation from sorrow to joy is a type of the ultimate deliverance found in Jesus Christ, who turns the mourning of sin into the joy of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>The Jewish queen of Persia who played a crucial role in saving her people from destruction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>Esther's cousin and guardian, who became a prominent figure in the Persian court and helped orchestrate the Jews' deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/haman.htm">Haman</a></b><br>The antagonist who plotted to annihilate the Jews but was ultimately defeated.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews_in_persia.htm">The Jews in Persia</a></b><br>The community that was under threat of extermination but was delivered through divine intervention and the bravery of Esther and Mordecai.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_month_of_adar.htm">The Month of Adar</a></b><br>The twelfth month of the Jewish calendar, during which the events of Purim took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>Just as the Jews established a day of feasting and joy to remember their deliverance, Christians are called to remember God's faithfulness and deliverance in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_deliverance.htm">Celebration of God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The joy and feasting of Purim remind us to celebrate God's victories in our lives, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The collective celebration of the Jews highlights the importance of community and unity in times of both trial and triumph.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>The events of Esther demonstrate God's perfect timing and control over history, encouraging believers to trust in His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness.htm">Courage and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Esther and Mordecai's courage and faithfulness serve as examples for believers to stand firm in their faith, even in the face of adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_purim.htm">What is the Feast of Purim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_esther.htm">What is the main plot of the Book of Esther?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_jewish_feasts.htm">What are the Jewish feasts and festivals in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_power_of_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about celebrating events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/9-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">This was done on the thirteenth</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיוֹם־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the month</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחֹ֣דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Adar,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_143.htm">Strong's 143: </a> </span><span class="str2">The twelfth month in the Jewish calendar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and on the fourteenth day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַרְבָּעָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they rested,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנ֗וֹחַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·w·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rest, settle down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">making it</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשֹׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a day</span><br /><span class="heb">י֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of feasting</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(miš·teh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4960.htm">Strong's 4960: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׂמְחָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śim·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blithesomeness, glee</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/9-17.htm">Esther 9:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/9-17.htm">OT History: Esther 9:17 This was done on the thirteenth day (Est Esth. 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