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Esther 9:31

Esther 9:32-1964 bbe — The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.

Bible in Basic English

"The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book."

— Esther 9:32-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Esther 9 — Context

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Then Esther the queen, daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, sent a second letter giving the force of their authority to the order about the Purim.

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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,

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Giving the force of law to these days of Purim at their fixed times, as they had been ordered by Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen, and in keeping with the rules they had made for themselves and their seed, in connection with their time of going without food and their cry for help.

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The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.

Esther 9:32-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:32-1964 say?
Esther 9:32-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.”
Where is Esther 9:32-1964 in the Bible?
Esther 9:32-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, verses 32–1964.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 9:32-1964.
What translation should I read Esther 9:32-1964 in?
Esther 9:32-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 9:32-1964?
Esther 9:32-1964 reads (BBE): “The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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