Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them,
That's why they called these days 'Purim' after the name 'Pur.' Because of everything written in this letter, and because of what they had witnessed happen in this situation, and what they had experienced themselves,
The writer is explaining why the Jewish festival was named 'Purim' - it comes from the word 'Pur' (meaning 'lot') that Haman used when he cast lots to choose the date to destroy the Jews.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, set during the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus, the Jewish people faced a plot of extermination orchestrated by Haman, a high official, but were delivered through the bravery of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. This led to the establishment of the festival of Purim, named after the lots (called "Pur") that Haman cast to determine the date of the Jews' destruction, as a way to commemorate their miraculous salvation. The verse highlights how these events were recorded in letters to ensure the story and holiday were preserved for future generations.
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