Section 9:20–32

How the Jews began to celebrate the festival called Purim

Mordecai sent out letters to tell the Jews to hold a celebration each year to remember the victory of the Jews over their enemies. This annual festival was called Purim because Haman had cast lots called purim to choose the best day to kill the Jews. Jews still celebrate this festival today.

Paragraph 9:20–23

9:20a

these events: This probably refers to the massacre by the Jews and not to all the events recorded in Esther.

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