Esther 9:26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 9:20-32

We may well imagine how much affected Mordecai and Esther were with the triumphs of the Jews over their enemies, and how they saw the issue of that decisive day with a satisfaction proportionable to the care and concern with which they expected it. How were their hearts enlarged with joy in God and his salvation, and what new songs of praise were put into their mouths! But here we are told what course they took to spread the knowledge of it among their people, and to perpetuate the remembrance... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 9:26

Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of Pur ,.... The lot; because of the lots cast by Haman; see Esther 3:7 , therefore for all the words of this letter ; in obedience to what Mordecai wrote in his letter to the Jews, and because of the things contained in it: and of that which they had seen concerning this matter ; with their own eyes, in the several provinces where their enemies rose up to assault them, but were destroyed by them: and what had come unto them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 9:26

They called these days Purim - That is from pari , the lot; because, as we have seen, Haman cast lots to find what month, and what day of the month, would be the most favorable for the accomplishment of his bloody designs against the Jews. See on Esther 3:7 ; (note). And of that which they had seen - The first letter to which this second refers, must be that sent by Mordecai himself. See Esther 9:20 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:17-32

The effects of deliverance. Our narrative closes with a bright picture, in which all clouds are scattered; it is as sunshine after rain. Among the results of Israel's triumph we notice— I. REST . All the Jews in the empire, except those in Shushan, rested on the 14th of Adar. The Jews in Shushan, after their two days' conflict, rested on the 15th of Adar. Then all had rest. So utterly broken was the power of their enemies that they had rest not only from a past fear, but from anxiety... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:21-31

The religion of national gratitude. Mordecai and Esther were not the people to receive great blessings and then at once to forget them. We not unfrequently see those who have had hair-breadth escapes from the worst of calamities recover in a moment their previous light and jaunty spirits. They seem insensible to the risk which had so imperilled them, and certainly are not grateful for the mercy which had rescued them. They do not return either to give thanks to man or glory to God. It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 9:26

Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur . They took the Persian word, that is, and gave it a Hebrew plural, either because the Persian method of casting involved the use of several lots, or because Haman cast "Pur" several times ( Esther 3:7 ). For all the words of this letter . i.e. "on account of what was said in Mordecai's letter to them" ( Esther 9:20 ). And of that which they had seen , etc. "And on account of what they had themselves seen anti... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 9:26

Esther 9:26. They called these days Purim Namely, these two festival days; after the name Pur A Persian word signifying a lot. For all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen, and which had come unto them Because of what was contained in the letter of Mordecai, and the respect which they justly bore to it; and because of what they themselves had seen, when these things happened, and God so wonderfully delivered them; and of what they heard reported concerning these... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 9:1-32

8:1-10:3 THE JEWS TRIUMPHANTVictory and celebration (8:1-9:32)Although Mordecai was appointed chief minister instead of Haman (8:1-2), the decree arranged by Haman was still in force. A king’s decree could not be changed. However, the king gave Esther and Mordecai his authority to issue a new decree that would counteract the former one (3-8).Esther and Mordecai acted promptly. They gave the Jews permission to take whatever action they chose in order to defend themselves against any attack on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 9:26

Purim = lots. The name of the feast to this day. Pur. See note on Esther 3:7 . read more

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