Instituted by Mordecai. Esther 9:20.
To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design. Esther 3:7-15, with Esther 9:24-26.
Began fourteenth of twelfth month. Esther 9:17.
Lasted two days. Esther 9:21.
Mode of celebrating. Esther 9:17-19,
The Jews bound themselves to keep. Esther 9:27, 28.
Confirmed by royal authority. Esther 9:29-32.