Esther 9:31 · KJV
"To confirm these days of Purim in their times appointed, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had enjoined them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry."
King James Version
What does Esther 9:31 mean? →Passage Context
29Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.
30And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,
31To confirm these days of Purim in their times appointed, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had enjoined them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry.
32And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you ensure that important traditions are passed down?
2
What does fasting mean to you in your spiritual journey?
3
When have you felt the power of communal prayer or fasting?
Life Application
faith
Engage in practices that deepen your faith and connect you to your community.
remembrance
Create rituals that help you remember significant spiritual milestones.
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