On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king's command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but the tables were turned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them. Cross References Esther 3:13And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews--young and old, women and children--and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. Esther 8:6 For how could I bear to see the disaster that would befall my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my kindred?" Esther 8:12 The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. Esther 9:17 This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy. Chapter Outline 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. Jump to Previous Adar Commandment Conquer Conquered Contrary Decree Drew Enemies Execution Hated Hoped Jews King's Month Opposite Power Rule Thirteenth Turned Twelfth WhereasJump to Next Adar Commandment Conquer Conquered Contrary Decree Drew Enemies Execution Hated Hoped Jews King's Month Opposite Power Rule Thirteenth Turned Twelfth Whereas |
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