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Barnes' Notes on Esther 9:31

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The matters of the fastings and their cry - The Jews of the provinces had added to the form of commemoration proposed by Mordecai certain observances with respect to fasting and wailing, and Mordecai’s second letter sanctioned these. return to 'Top of Page'
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