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Esther 9:19 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Esther 9:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 9 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.”
Esther 9:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another. This verse establishes Purim observance for provincial Jews: Adar 14 as a day of celebration including feasting and "sending portions one to another" (sharing food gifts). The practice of sending food portions (mishloach manot, מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת) created community solidarity and ensured all could celebrate, including those who couldn't afford feasts. The "unwalled towns" distinction connects to an...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 9:19
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“and in every city”
“and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness”
“you”
“Go your way”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”
“you”
“gates”
“and behold”
“Run, speak to this young man, saying, 'Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, because of the multitude of men and livestock in it.,And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:, וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָו[Q][q] רֻץ דַּבֵּר אֶל־הַנַּעַר הַלָּז לֵאמֹר פְּרָזוֹת תֵּשֵׁב יְרוּשָׁלִַם מֵרֹב אָדָם וּבְהֵמָה בְּתוֹכָהּ׃ ,and said unto him: Run”
“yes”