Esther · Chapter 9 King James Version

Esther 9:19

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The Scripture

(19) Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter Esther goes to the king and tells him that only Mordecai can plead her case, and that she will attend Haman’s feast, hoping to save the Jews, though she knows that if she dies Haman will kill them. The king is pleased and orders a great feast, showing that God’s plan is being carried out.

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