Esther 9:31
“To confirm these days of Purim in their times appointed, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had enjoined them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The matters of the fastings and their cry - The Jews of the provinces had added to the form of commemoration proposed by…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As they had decreed for themselves and for their seed - There is no mention of their receiving the approbation of any…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Esther 9:20-32
We may well imagine how much affected Mordecai and Esther were with the triumphs of the Jews over their enemies, and how…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to confirm It has been suggested that the former communications from Mordecai were only a recommendation, while this…