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The annual festival and holiday of Purim celebrates God's blessing of peace from their enemies (see Deuteronomy 25:19; Joshua 21:44; 1 Samuel 7:11–14). The narrator notes that the festival was celebrated up to that time. Now, more than 2,400 years later, Jewish people still celebrate it every year.
The exchange of food gifts showed the people's unity and care for each other. It also helped spread joy during the festival.
People
Adar: The twelfth month of the Hebrew religious calendar Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Hammedatha Joy Perizzite
Topics
Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Entertainments: Given on Occasions of National Deliverance Entertainments: Portions of, often Sent to the Absent Feasts: Celebrations by National Deliverances Lots, Feast of Purim: The: Mode of Celebrating Month: Adar (March): Feast of Purim In Presents were Given: On all Occasions of Public Rejoicing