As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
These were the days when the Jews found rest from their enemies, and the month when their sorrow was turned into joy, and their mourning became celebration. They should make these days times of feasting and happiness, sharing food with one another and giving gifts to the poor.
This verse explains why the Jewish people should celebrate Purim - because God turned their time of great danger and sorrow into a time of victory and joy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the establishment of the festival of Purim, commemorating when the Jewish people in the Persian Empire were saved from Haman's plot to destroy them. The celebration was instituted to remember how quickly their situation changed from facing genocide to experiencing victory and relief. The month of Adar, which had been planned for their destruction, instead became a time of triumph.
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