Read Esther 9.18-32. In 9.18-32: Purim celebrations. In verses 18-21: The different days on which the fighting took place here explains why purim is celebrated for two days. In verse 22: In keeping with the book's strong emphasis on banqueting, Purim observances include gifts of food. In verses 24-26: Ironically, the festival is named after Haman's plot, first begun in 3.7 with the casting of a lot. In verses 27-28: Because Purim is not found in the Torah (Pentateuch), its acceptance would have needed explanation and support. In verses 29-32: The titles of the Jew Mordecai (as in 8.7) and Queen Esther suggest their different, though complementary, authority for sending letters. Comments or Questions.
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