Esther 9:29 - Exposition

Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail,… wrote . The unusual designation of Esther as "daughter of Abihail" can only be accounted for by her having so designated herself in the letter. With all authority . Rather, "with all earnestness," or "impressiveness." Literally, the word used means "strength." To confirm this second letter of Purina . The first letter is the one which is mentioned in verses 20 and 26. That letter having elicited the favourable reply contained in verses 26-28, a "second letter of Purina" was now issued, "confirming" and establishing the observance. It went forth not as an edict, or in the king's name, but as a letter, and in the names of Esther and Mordecai.