Esther 9:31

Esther 9:32 net — Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.

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"Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded."

— Esther 9:32, NET Bible

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Esther 9:32 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. ”
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ASV
“And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. ”
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WEB
“The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther. ”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.”
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KJVA
“And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. ”
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Esther 9 — Context

So Queen Esther, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter about Purim.

Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus– words of true peace–

to establish these days of Purim in their proper times, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established, and just as they had established both for themselves and their descendants, matters pertaining to fasting and lamentation.

Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.

Esther 9:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:32 say?

Esther 9:32 in the NET Bible reads: “Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.”

Where is Esther 9:32 in the Bible?

Esther 9:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 9, verse 32.

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.

What translation should I read Esther 9:32 in?

Esther 9:32 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?

Esther 9:32 reads (NET): “Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.” 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.

Esther 9:32 net — Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.

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Esther 9:32 in Other Translations

Esther 9 — Context

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