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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
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