7418 Purim
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A Jewish festival of rejoicing and feasting celebrated in the month of Adar (February-March) commemorating the deliverance of the Jews recorded in the book of Esther.

The origins of Purim

Esther's position as queen

Esther 4:14

Haman's death

Esther 7:10

The right of the Jews to avenge themselves on their enemies

Esther 8:11

Explanation of the name

Esther 9:26 The word “pur”, meaning “lots”, relates to the lots cast to determine the time set for the massacre.

The date for celebrating Purim

See also

Esther 9:17-19 those living in Susa celebrated on 15th Adar, those in rural towns on 14th

The establishment of Purim

Esther 9:27; Esther 3:7

See also

1355  providence
4951  month
6634  deliverance
7354  feasts and festivals
7505  Jews, the
8794  persecution



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