Esther 9:31

Esther 9:32 web — The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.

World English Bible

"The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book."

— Esther 9:32, World English 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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NET
“Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.”
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DRB
“And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther. ”
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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

Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority to confirm this second letter of Purim.

He sent letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,

to confirm these days of Purim in their appointed times, as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had decreed, and as they had imposed upon themselves and their descendants, in the matter of the fastings and their cry.

The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.

Esther 9:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 9:32 say?

Esther 9:32 in the World English Bible reads: “The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.”

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 (WEB): “The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written 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.

Esther 9:32 web — The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.

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