Esther 9:29-31
1599 Geneva Bible
29 And the Queen Esther the daughter of Abihail and Mordecai the Jew wrote with all [a]authority (to confirm this letter of Purim the second time.)
30 And he sent letters unto all the Jews to the hundred and seven and twenty provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with [b]words of peace and truth,
31 To confirm these days of Purim according to their seasons, as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the Queen had appointed them, and as they had promised for [c]themselves and for their seed with [d]fasting and prayer.
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- Esther 9:29 Or, strength, or efficacy.
- Esther 9:30 Which were letters declaring unto them quietness, and assurance and putting them out of doubt and fear.
- Esther 9:31 Hebrew, souls.
- Esther 9:31 That they would observe this feast with fasting and earnest prayer, which in Hebrew is signified by this word (they cry).
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