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Barnes' Notes on Esther 9:29

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This second letter of Purim - Mordecai’s first letter Esther 9:20 was to some extent tentative, a recommendation. The Jews generally having accepted the recommendation Esther 9:23, Esther 9:27, he and Esther now wrote a second letter which was mandatory. return to 'Top of Page'
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