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The Jews took it upon themselves, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as all non-Jews who become Jews, to celebrate these two days and never do otherwise. These days are a commemoration to be observed generation after generation in every city, land, and region.
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These days of Purim will be observed for all time, and the events they commemorate will never be forgotten.
29
Queen Esther, Aminadab's daughter, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote about all they had done and confirmed the letter about Purim.
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Mordecai and Queen Esther established this ruling by their own authority, at the same time that they secured their own well-being and plan.
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[a].
9:30 in Heb is omitted in Gk Peaceful and honest words were sent by letter to every Jew in one hundred twenty-seven provinces in Ahasuerus’ kingdom.