The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year;
The Jews established and committed themselves, their descendants, and all who would join them to faithfully observe these two days each year, exactly as written in their records and at the appointed time, without fail.
The Jewish people made a solemn commitment that they and future generations would always celebrate these two special days of deliverance every year.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the establishment of the festival of Purim, commemorating the Jews' deliverance from Haman's plot to destroy them in the Persian Empire. Queen Esther and Mordecai had just orchestrated the defeat of their enemies, and now the Jewish people were formalizing this celebration for all future generations. The 'two days' mentioned are the 14th and 15th days of the month Adar, when the Jews celebrated their victory and relief.
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