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.