Esther 9:18

The Feast of Purim Instituted · Esther 9:18–32
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Translations

Modern
The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. So they rested on the fifteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.
Traditional
But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
Literal
And the Jews who were in Susa assembled on the three and tenth of it, and on the four and tenth of it, then they rested on the five and tenth of it, and they made it a day of feasting and joy.
Latin
At hi, qui in urbe Susan cædem exercuerant, tertiodecimo et quartodecimo die ejusdem mensis in cæde versati sunt: quintodecimo autem die percutere desierunt. Et idcirco eumdem diem constituerunt solemnem epularum atque lætitiæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. So they rested on the fifteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Esther Purim

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Susa: Capital city of the Persian Empire

Glossary

Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Hammedatha Joy Susa

Topics

Entertainments: Given on Occasions of National Deliverance Feasts: Celebrations by National Deliverances Lots, Feast of Purim: The: Mode of Celebrating Month: Adar (March): Feast of Purim In