King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But the Jews that [were] at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth [day] thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth [day] of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
Complete Jewish Bible:
However, the Jews of Shushan assembled on both the thirteenth and fourteenth days of Adar, so it was on the fifteenth that they rested and made it a holiday for celebrating and rejoicing.
Berean Standard Bible:
The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. So they rested on the fifteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.
American Standard Version:
But the Jews that were in Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the Jews{H3064} that were at Shushan{H7800} assembled together{H6950} on the thirteenth{H7969}{H6240} day thereof, and on the fourteenth{H702}{H6240} thereof; and on the fifteenth{H2568}{H6240} day of the same they rested{H5118}, and made{H6213} it a day{H3117} of feasting{H4960} and gladness{H8057}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Esther 9:21
- To stablish [this] among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same, yearly,
Esther 9:15
- For the Jews that [were] in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.
Esther 9:13
- Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which [are] in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.
Esther 9:1
- ¶ Now in the twelfth month, that [is], the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
Esther 9:11
- On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.
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Commentary for Esther 9:18
Esther 9:18 is part of the broader story of Esther, which is set in the Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus, traditionally identified with Xerxes I (reigned 486–465 BCE). The verse occurs after the Jewish queen Esther has revealed a plot to exterminate the Jewish population throughout the empire, a plan devised by the villainous Haman. The king, in response, allows the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies.
The verse specifically addresses the actions of the Jews in the capital city of Shushan (Susa). While the rest of the empire had finished fighting and defending themselves against their enemies by the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, the Jews in Shushan required an additional day to ensure their safety. Consequently, they assembled on both the thirteenth and fourteenth days, achieving victory on the fourteenth. The fifteenth day was then set aside as a day of rest, feasting, and gladness.
The themes present in this verse include the celebration of deliverance, the establishment of religious festivals, and the importance of community solidarity in the face of adversity. The events described in Esther 9:18 led to the institution of the festival of Purim, which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's genocidal scheme. The festival is characterized by the reading of the Scroll of Esther (Megillah), sending gifts of food to friends, giving charity to the poor, and enjoying a festive meal. The verse captures a pivotal moment in Jewish history, as recorded in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting the transition from a time of potential tragedy to one of joy and celebration, which has become a central aspect of Jewish religious and cultural life.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3064
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוּדִי
Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdîy
Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-dee'
Description: patronymically from יְהוּדָה; a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah); Jew. - Strong's Number: H7800
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוּשַׁן
Transliteration: Shûwshan
Pronunciation: shoo-shan'
Description: the same as שׁוּשַׁן; Shushan, a place in Persia; Shushan. - Strong's Number: H6950
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָהַל
Transliteration: qâhal
Pronunciation: 'kaw-hal'
Description: a primitive root; to convoke; assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H6240
There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂר
Transliteration: ʻâsâr
Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). - Strong's Number: H702
There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבַּע
Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
Pronunciation: ar-bah'
Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H5118
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נוּחַ
Transliteration: nûwach
Pronunciation: noo'-akh
Description: or נוֹחַ; from נוּחַ; quiet; rest(-ed, -ing place). - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H4960
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁתֶּה
Transliteration: mishteh
Pronunciation: mish-teh'
Description: from שָׁתָה; drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast; banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). - Strong's Number: H8057
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׂמְחָה
Transliteration: simchâh
Pronunciation: sim-khaw'
Description: from שָׂמֵחַ; blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival); [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing).