Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Esther’s decree confirmed these regulations about Purim, and it was written down in the records. New Living Translation So the command of Esther confirmed the practices of Purim, and it was all written down in the records. English Standard Version The command of Esther confirmed these practices of Purim, and it was recorded in writing. Berean Standard Bible So Esther’s decree confirmed these regulations about Purim, which were written into the record. King James Bible And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. New King James Version So the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim, and it was written in the book. New American Standard Bible The command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book. NASB 1995 The command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book. NASB 1977 And the command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book. Legacy Standard Bible And the declaration of Esther established these words concerning Purim, and it was written in the book. Amplified Bible The command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book [of the royal archives]. Christian Standard Bible So Esther’s command confirmed these customs of Purim, which were then written into the record. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Esther’s command confirmed these customs of Purim, which were then written into the record. American Standard Version And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. Contemporary English Version These laws about Purim are written by the authority of Queen Esther. English Revised Version And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. GOD'S WORD® Translation Esther's command had established these practices of Purim, and they are written in a book. Good News Translation Esther's command, confirming the rules for Purim, was written down on a scroll. International Standard Version The order of Esther established these instructions for Purim, and it was officially recorded. NET Bible Esther's command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded. New Heart English Bible The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. Webster's Bible Translation And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Esther’s decree confirmed these regulations about Purim, which were written into the record. World English Bible The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a saying of Esther has established these matters of Purim, and it is written in the Scroll. Young's Literal Translation And a saying of Esther hath established these matters of Purim, and it is written in the Book. Smith's Literal Translation And the saying of Esther set up these words of Purim; and it was written in the book. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The command of Esther confirmed these prescriptions for Purim and was recorded in the book. New Revised Standard Version The command of Queen Esther fixed these practices of Purim, and it was recorded in writing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the decree of Esther con firmed these matters of Porayey which were written in the book. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of Esthir established concerning these words of Puraya, and it was written in the scroll. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Esther established it by a command for ever, and it was written for a memorial. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Purim Instituted…31in order to confirm these days of Purim at their appointed time, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established them and had committed themselves and their descendants to the times of fasting and lamentation. 32So Esther’s decree confirmed these regulations about Purim, which were written into the record. Cross References Esther 8:8 Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.” Esther 3:12-14 On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. / A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day. Esther 4:16 “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!” Esther 8:10-11 Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares. / By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. Esther 2:18 Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. Esther 1:19 So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she. Esther 8:17 In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. Esther 3:7 In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan, the Pur (that is, the lot) was cast before Haman to determine a day and month. And the lot fell on the twelfth month, the month of Adar. Esther 9:20-22 Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far, / to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar / as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. Esther 2:20 Esther still had not revealed her lineage or her people, just as Mordecai had instructed. She obeyed Mordecai’s command, as she had done under his care. Esther 6:1 That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him. Esther 7:9-10 Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. / So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Esther 5:1-2 On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 8:3-6 And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. / The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king. / “If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces. ... Treasury of Scripture And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. themselves. Esther 9:27 The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; the fastings. Esther 4:3,16 And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes… Jonah 3:2-9 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee… Jump to Previous Book Command Commandment Confirmed Customs Decree Established Esther Esther's Fixed Force Law Matters Order Practices Purim Queen Recorded Records Regulations Rules Writing WrittenJump to Next Book Command Commandment Confirmed Customs Decree Established Esther Esther's Fixed Force Law Matters Order Practices Purim Queen Recorded Records Regulations Rules Writing WrittenEsther 9 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. So Esther’s decree Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, played a pivotal role in the survival of her people. Her decree, issued with the authority of the king, highlights her influence and the divine providence at work. This decree is a testament to her courage and wisdom, as she navigated the complexities of Persian law and politics. Esther's actions can be seen as a type of Christ, as she interceded for her people, risking her own life for their salvation. confirmed these regulations about Purim which were written into the record Persons / Places / Events 1. EstherThe Jewish queen of Persia who played a pivotal role in saving her people from annihilation. Her decree solidified the celebration of Purim. 2. Mordecai Esther's cousin and guardian, who became a prominent figure in the Persian court and was instrumental in the events leading to the establishment of Purim. 3. Purim A Jewish festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to destroy them, as recorded in the Book of Esther. 4. Persia The empire where these events took place, under the rule of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). 5. The Record The official documentation of the decree, ensuring the observance of Purim for future generations. Teaching Points The Power of DecreesEsther's decree shows the importance of formalizing and remembering God's deliverance. In our lives, we should establish practices that remind us of God's faithfulness. God's Sovereignty The events of Purim remind us that God is in control, even when His presence is not overtly mentioned. Trust in His unseen hand guiding our circumstances. Courage and Influence Esther's courage to act within her position of influence is a model for us to use our roles and opportunities to effect positive change and stand for righteousness. Community and Celebration The establishment of Purim emphasizes the importance of community and collective remembrance. Engage in communal worship and celebration of God's works. Legacy of Faith Just as Esther's decree was written into the record, we should strive to leave a legacy of faith and obedience for future generations. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot? What is the Feast of Purim? Esther 9:10: Does executing Haman's sons conflict with any biblical principles on individual accountability or moral responsibility? How does Esther 8:8 reconcile with the supposed irrevocability of Persian law if a second decree effectively overrules the first?(32) In the book.--It is doubtful what "the book" here means. The Vulgate explains it of the Book of Esther itself, and so many modern scholars. Still "the book" hardly seems a natural Hebrew way of referring to a work on the part of its author as he writes it, and no similar case is adducible. Others think it must have been a book written at the time on the subject of the festival, which is, perhaps, possible. Canon Rawlinson identifies it with "the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia." Because such is the use of the word book elsewhere in Esther. Verse 32. - The decree of Esther. Rather, "a commandment of Esther." Some fresh act seems to be intended - something beyond the joint letter of Esther and Mordecai; though why it was needed, or what additional authority it could give, is not apparent. And it was written in the book. i.e. "this commandment of Esther was inserted in the book of the chronicles," where the writer probably found it. No other book being mentioned in Esther but this, "the book" can have no other meaning (see Esther 2:23; Esther 6:1; Esther 10:2). |
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