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Esther 9:17 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Esther 9:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 9 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. of the same: Heb. in it”
Esther 9:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 9:17
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. After defeating their enemies on Adar 13, provincial Jews rested on Adar 14 and celebrated. The transition from mortal danger to festive celebration happened overnight—the day appointed for their destruction became instead the day of rest and rejoicing. The verbs "rested" (nuach, נוּחַ) and "made it a day of feasting and gladness" (mishteh ve-simchah, מִשְׁתֶּה וְשִׂמְחָה) signal completion and triumph. Rest after victory echoes Sabbath rest after creation—God...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 9:17
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“which is the month Adar”
“they rested”
“in the third month Sivan”
“on the thirteenth day of the month; and all that Haman commanded was written to the king's satraps”