Esther 9:30

Verse

And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes,

American Standard Version (1901)

And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,

Bible in Basic English

And he sent letters to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven divisions of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with true words of peace,

Free Bible Version

Letters expressing peace and reassurance were also sent all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the empire of King Xerxes.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sent letters vnto al the Iewes to the hundreth and seuen and twentie prouinces of the kingdome of Ahashuerosh, with words of peace and trueth,

King James (Authorized) Version

And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,

Translation for Translators

What they wrote in the second letter was, “We wish that all of you will be living peacefully and safely/righteously. We want you and your descendants to celebrate Purim each year on the days that we two established, and to do the things that we two told you to do.” In that letter, Queen Esther and Mordecai also gave them instructions about ◄fasting/abstaining from eating food► and being sorrowful. Then copies of that letter were sent to all the Jews who were living in the 127 provinces of the empire.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Letters were sent to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, wishing the Jews safety and truth.

Noah Webster Bible

And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,

World English Bible

He sent letters to all the Jews in the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus with words of peace and truth,

Young's Literal Translation

and he sendeth letters unto all the Jews, unto the seven and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus — words of peace and truth —

Context

The Feast of Purim Instituted

²⁹So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim.³⁰And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes,³¹in order to confirm these days of Purim at their appointed time, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established them and had committed themselves and their descendants to the times of fasting and lamentation.

Summary

Esther 9:30 serves as a conclusion to the book of Esther, highlighting the establishment of the annual festival of Purim to commemorate the deliverance of the Jewish people from their enemies. This verse emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and protection, encouraging future generations to honor and celebrate the victories He has granted. The observance of Purim not only preserves the memory of God's intervention but also fosters unity and solidarity among the Jewish community, reinforcing their identity and heritage. Esther 9:30 showcases the significance of acknowledging and appreciating God's providence in times of trial and triumph, instilling a sense of gratitude and reverence for His sovereignty.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim,.... As a festival to be observed by the Jews in future generations: and it was written in the book; either in this book of Esther; or in the public acts and chronicles of the kings of Persia; or in a book by itself, now lost, as Aben Ezra thinks, as many others are we read of in Scripture, as the books of the chronicles of the kings of Israel and Judah, &c. Next: Esther Chapter 10