Esther 9:32
Good News Translation
Esther's command, confirming the rules for Purim, was written down on a scroll.

New Revised Standard Version
The command of Queen Esther fixed these practices of Purim, and it was recorded in writing.

Contemporary English Version
These laws about Purim are written by the authority of Queen Esther.

New American Bible
The command of Esther confirmed these prescriptions for Purim and was recorded in the book.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther.

themselves.

Esther 9:27 And the things that they suffered, and that were afterwards changed, the Jews took upon themselves and their seed, and upon all that had a mind to be joined to their religion, so that it should be lawful for none to pass these days without solemnity: which the writing testifieth, and certain times require, as the years continually succeed one another.

the fastings.

Esther 4:3,16 And in all provinces, towns, and places, to which the king's cruel edict was come, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, wailing, and weeping, many using sackcloth and ashes for their bed. . . .

Jonah 3:2-9 And the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time saying: . . .

Context
The Feast of Purim Instituted
31And observe the days of lots, and celebrate them with joy in their proper time: as Mardochai and Esther had appointed, and they undertook them to be observed by themselves and by their seed, fasts, and cries, and the days of lots, 32And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther.
Cross References
Esther 9:26
And since that time these days are called Phurim, that is, of lots: because Phur, that is, the lot, was cast into the urn. And all things that were done, are contained in the volume of this epistle, that is, of this book:

Esther 10:1
And king Assuerus made all the land, and all the islands of the sea tributary.

Esther 9:31
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