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Esther 9:23 Cross-References
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“And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;”
Esther 9:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 9:23
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them; The Jewish community accepted Mordecai's instruction, committing to observe Purim permanently. The phrase "as they had begun" acknowledges the spontaneous celebrations that followed victory (v. 17-19), now formalized into regular practice. The addition "as Mordecai had written" indicates obedience to official guidance establishing specific dates, practices, and meaning. This combination of grassroots celebration and authoritative establishment created lasting observance. The community's willing acceptance de...
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