FEAST OF PURIM, OR LOTS, THE

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