But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
But the Jews who lived in Shushan gathered together to fight their enemies on the thirteenth and fourteenth days of the month. Then on the fifteenth day, they rested and celebrated with feasting and joy.
The Jews in the capital city of Shushan fought their enemies for two days, then celebrated their victory with a day of rest and joyful feasting.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, the Jews in the Persian capital of Shushan faced a deadly plot by Haman, the king's advisor, who had decreed their extermination. After Queen Esther bravely intervened and the king reversed the order, the Jews were permitted to defend themselves, leading to battles on the 13th and 14th of Adar. On the 15th, they rested and celebrated their deliverance, marking the beginning of what would become the Purim festival.
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