Translations
Modern
Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter, and because of all they had seen and experienced,
Traditional
Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them,
Literal
Upon thus they called these days Purim, on account of the name Pur. Upon thus, on account of all the words of this letter, and what they had seen concerning this matter, and what had come to them,
Latin
…atque ex illo tempore dies isti appellati sunt phurim, id est sortium: eo quod phur, id est sors, in urnam missa fuerit. Et cuncta quæ gesta sunt, epistolæ, id est, libri hujus volumine, continentur:
Original
Hebrew
English
Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter, and because of all they had seen and experienced,
Notes
This paragraph explains why Purim is an accepted Jewish festival, even though Moses did not authorize it with other festival days.
These verses summarize the events that lead to the Festival of Purim.
People
Purim: Jewish festival commemorating the events in the book of Esther
Glossary
Ancient Letter Writing Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Esther, Additions to Feasts and Festivals of Israel Pur Purim
Topics
Lots, Feast of Purim: The: To Commemorate the Defeat of Haman's Wicked Design Month: Adar (March): Feast of Purim In Purim: A Feast Instituted to Commemorate the Deliverance of the Jews from the Plot of Haman