On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
This happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. Then on the fourteenth day, they rested and made it a day of celebrating with feasts and joy.
This verse describes how the Jewish people turned a day that was meant for their destruction into a day of celebration and rest.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the aftermath of the Jews' victory over their enemies in the Persian Empire under King Xerxes. Haman had originally planned to destroy all Jews on the thirteenth day of Adar, but through Queen Esther's courage and God's providence, the Jews were able to defend themselves and defeat their enemies instead. The fourteenth day of Adar became the feast of Purim, which Jews still celebrate today as a memorial of their deliverance.
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