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Complete Jewish Bible
Esther 9:23
So the Jews took it upon themselves to continue what they had already begun to do, and as Mordekhai had written to them;
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Christian Standard Bible®
So the Jews agreed to continue the practice they had begun, as Mordecai had written them to do.
So the Jews agreed to continue the practice they had begun, as Mordecai had written them to do.
Hebrew Names Version
The Yehudim undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordekhai had written to them;
The Yehudim undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordekhai had written to them;
King James Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
English Standard Version
So the Jews accepted what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews accepted what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
New Century Version
So the Jewish people agreed to do what Mordecai had written to them, and they agreed to hold the celebration every year.
So the Jewish people agreed to do what Mordecai had written to them, and they agreed to hold the celebration every year.
New English Translation
So the Jews committed themselves to continue what they had begun to do and to what Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews committed themselves to continue what they had begun to do and to what Mordecai had written to them.
Amplified Bible
So the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
New American Standard Bible
So the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
World English Bible
The Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
The Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Iewes promised to do as they had begun, & as Mordecai had written vnto them,
And the Iewes promised to do as they had begun, & as Mordecai had written vnto them,
Legacy Standard Bible
Thus the Jews fully accepted what they had started to do and what Mordecai had written to them.
Thus the Jews fully accepted what they had started to do and what Mordecai had written to them.
Berean Standard Bible
So the Jews agreed to continue the custom they had started, as Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews agreed to continue the custom they had started, as Mordecai had written to them.
Contemporary English Version
They followed Mordecai's instructions and set aside these two days every year as a time of celebration.
They followed Mordecai's instructions and set aside these two days every year as a time of celebration.
Darby Translation
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them.
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them.
Easy-to-Read Version
So the Jews agreed to do what Mordecai had written to them. And they agreed to continue the celebration they had begun.
So the Jews agreed to do what Mordecai had written to them. And they agreed to continue the celebration they had begun.
George Lamsa Translation
And the Jews took upon them selves to do as they had begun and as Mordecai had written them;
And the Jews took upon them selves to do as they had begun and as Mordecai had written them;
Good News Translation
So the Jews followed Mordecai's instructions, and the celebration became an annual custom.
So the Jews followed Mordecai's instructions, and the celebration became an annual custom.
Lexham English Bible
And the Jews adopted what they had begun to do and what Mordecai had written to them.
And the Jews adopted what they had begun to do and what Mordecai had written to them.
Literal Translation
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them,
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the Iewes receaued it that they had begonne to do, and that Mardocheus wrote vnto them:
And the Iewes receaued it that they had begonne to do, and that Mardocheus wrote vnto them:
American Standard Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
Bible in Basic English
And the Jews gave their word to go on as they had been doing and as Mordecai had given them orders in writing;
And the Jews gave their word to go on as they had been doing and as Mordecai had given them orders in writing;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the Iewes promised to do as they had begunne, and as Mardocheus had written vnto them:
And the Iewes promised to do as they had begunne, and as Mardocheus had written vnto them:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the Jews took upon them to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
And the Jews took upon them to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
King James Version (1611)
And the Iewes vndertooke to doe, as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written vnto them:
And the Iewes vndertooke to doe, as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written vnto them:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Jews consented to this accordingly as Mardochaeus wrote to them,
And the Jews consented to this accordingly as Mardochaeus wrote to them,
English Revised Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the Jewis resseyueden in to solempne custom alle thingis, whiche thei bigunnen to do in that tyme, and whiche thingis Mardochee hadde comaundid bi lettris to be doon.
Forsothe the Jewis resseyueden in to solempne custom alle thingis, whiche thei bigunnen to do in that tyme, and whiche thingis Mardochee hadde comaundid bi lettris to be doon.
Update Bible Version
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
Webster's Bible Translation
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;
New King James Version
So the Jews accepted the custom which they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them,
So the Jews accepted the custom which they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them,
New Living Translation
So the Jews accepted Mordecai's proposal and adopted this annual custom.
So the Jews accepted Mordecai's proposal and adopted this annual custom.
New Life Bible
So the Jews agreed to do what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews agreed to do what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
New Revised Standard
So the Jews adopted as a custom what they had begun to do, as Mordecai had written to them.
So the Jews adopted as a custom what they had begun to do, as Mordecai had written to them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the Jews took upon them that which they had begun to do, - and that which Mordecai had written unto them;
And the Jews took upon them that which they had begun to do, - and that which Mordecai had written unto them;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Jews undertook to observe with solemnity all they had begun to do at that time, which Mardochai by letters had commanded to be done.
And the Jews undertook to observe with solemnity all they had begun to do at that time, which Mardochai by letters had commanded to be done.
Revised Standard Version
So the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mor'decai had written to them.
So the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mor'decai had written to them.
Young's Literal Translation
And the Jews have received that which they had begun to do, and that which Mordecai hath written unto them,
And the Jews have received that which they had begun to do, and that which Mordecai hath written unto them,
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New American Standard Bible (1995)
Thus the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
Thus the Jews undertook what they had started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them.
Contextual Overview
20 Mordekhai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Achashverosh, both near and far, 21 instructing them to observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar and the fifteenth day, every year, 22 [to commemorate] the days on which the Jews obtained rest from their enemies and the month which for them was turned from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; they were to make them days of celebrating and rejoicing, sending portions [of food] to each other and giving gifts to the poor. 23 So the Jews took it upon themselves to continue what they had already begun to do, and as Mordekhai had written to them; 24 because Haman the son of Hamdata the Agagi, the enemy of the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had thrown pur (that is, "cast lots") to crush and destroy them; 25 but when Ester came before the king, he ordered by letters that [Haman's] wicked scheme, which he had plotted against the Jews, should recoil on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. 26 This is why these days have been called Purim, after the word pur. Thus, because of everything written in this letter, and what they had seen concerning this matter, and what had come upon them, 27 the Jews resolved and took upon themselves, their descendants and all who might join them that without fail they would observe these two days in accordance with what was written in [this letter] and at the appointed time, every year; 28 and that these days would be remembered and observed throughout every generation, every family, every province and every city; and that these days of Purim would never cease among the Jews or their memory be lost by their descendants. 29 Then Ester the queen, the daughter of Avichayil, and Mordekhai the Jew, gave full written authority to confirm a second letter about Purim.
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Cross-References
Exodus 20:12
ה "Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land which Adonai your God is giving you.
ה "Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land which Adonai your God is giving you.
Leviticus 19:32
"‘Stand up in the presence of a person with gray hair, show respect for the old; you are to fear your God; I am Adonai .
"‘Stand up in the presence of a person with gray hair, show respect for the old; you are to fear your God; I am Adonai .
Romans 13:7
Pay everyone what he is owed: if you owe the tax-collector, pay your taxes; if you owe the revenue-collector, pay revenue; if you owe someone respect, pay him respect; if you owe someone honor, pay him honor.
Pay everyone what he is owed: if you owe the tax-collector, pay your taxes; if you owe the revenue-collector, pay revenue; if you owe someone respect, pay him respect; if you owe someone honor, pay him honor.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, suppose someone is caught doing something wrong. You who have the Spirit should set him right, but in a spirit of humility, keeping an eye on yourselves so that you won't be tempted too.
Brothers, suppose someone is caught doing something wrong. You who have the Spirit should set him right, but in a spirit of humility, keeping an eye on yourselves so that you won't be tempted too.
1 Timothy 5:1
Do not rebuke an older man sharply, but appeal to him as you would to a father; treat younger men like brothers,
Do not rebuke an older man sharply, but appeal to him as you would to a father; treat younger men like brothers,
1 Timothy 5:17
The leaders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those working hard at communicating the Word and at teaching.
The leaders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those working hard at communicating the Word and at teaching.
1 Timothy 5:19
Never listen to any accusation against a leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses .
Never listen to any accusation against a leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses .
1 Peter 2:17
Be respectful to all — keep loving the brotherhood, fearing God and honoring the emperor.
Be respectful to all — keep loving the brotherhood, fearing God and honoring the emperor.
1 Peter 4:8
More than anything, keep loving each other actively; because love covers many sins .
More than anything, keep loving each other actively; because love covers many sins .
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them. They engaged to keep these two days as festivals annually, as they had at this time done; not in a religious but in a civil way, not as parts of religious worship, and as additions to and innovations of the law, but by way of commemoration of a civil benefit which they had received; and yet we find in later times that this was scrupled by some as an innovation; for we are told r that there were eighty five elders, and more than thirty of them prophets, who were distressed about this matter, fearing it was an innovation.
r T. Hieros. Megillah. fol. 70. 4.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Esther 9:23. The Jews undertook to do as they had begun — They had already kept the fifteenth day, and some of them in the country the fourteenth also, as a day of rejoicing: Mordecai wrote to them to bind themselves and their successors, and all their proselytes, to celebrate this as an annual feast throughout all their generations; and this they undertook to do. And it has been observed among them, in all places of their dispersion, from that day to the present time, without any interruption.
