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Return to Torrey's Main Index	Easton's—Feast

Feast of Purim, or Lots, The

Instituted by Mordecai—Es 9:20

To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design—Es 3:7-15; 9:24-26

Began fourteenth of twelfth month—Es 9:17

Lasted two days—Es 9:21

Mode of celebrating—Es 9:17-19,22

The Jews bound themselves to keep—Es 9:27,28

Confirmed by royal authority—Es 9:29-32