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Esther 9:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Esther 9:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 9 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Festival of Purim Instituted
“And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far,”
Esther 9:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 9:20
And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, Mordecai formalized Purim observance by writing and distributing letters throughout the empire, ensuring all Jews would know to celebrate annually. The phrase "both nigh and far" emphasizes comprehensiveness—every Jewish community should participate. This official communication from Mordecai, now the king's second-in-command (8:2, 15; 10:3), carried authority. His action transformed spontaneous celebration into permanent institution. The written letters e...
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Cross-References for Esther 9:20
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“and does deliver; on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;”
“in the third month Sivan”
“over one hundred twenty-seven provinces)”
“on the thirteenth day of the month; and all that Haman commanded was written to the king's satraps”
“let Israel now say”
“and will declare your mighty acts.”
“Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: that I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under the sky.”
“and teach you it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths”
“into every province according to its writing”
“his wonders”