Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the Jews took it on themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should without fail observe these two days every year, in the way prescribed and at the time appointed. New Living Translation the Jews throughout the realm agreed to inaugurate this tradition and to pass it on to their descendants and to all who became Jews. They declared they would never fail to celebrate these two prescribed days at the appointed time each year. English Standard Version the Jews firmly obligated themselves and their offspring and all who joined them, that without fail they would keep these two days according to what was written and at the time appointed every year, Berean Standard Bible the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year, according to their regulation. Berean Literal Bible the Jews established and received it upon themselves and upon their seed and upon all those joining upon them, and it shall not pass away to be keeping these two days, according to their writing and according to their appointed time in every year and year, King James Bible The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; New King James Version the Jews established and imposed it upon themselves and their descendants and all who would join them, that without fail they should celebrate these two days every year, according to the written instructions and according to the prescribed time, New American Standard Bible the Jews established and made a custom for themselves, their descendants, and for all those who allied themselves with them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days according to their regulation and according to their appointed time annually. NASB 1995 the Jews established and made a custom for themselves and for their descendants and for all those who allied themselves with them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days according to their regulation and according to their appointed time annually. NASB 1977 the Jews established and made a custom for themselves, and for their descendants, and for all those who allied themselves with them, so that they should not fail to celebrate these two days according to their regulation, and according to their appointed time annually. Legacy Standard Bible the Jews established and accepted a custom for themselves and for their seed and for all those who joined themselves to them, so that celebrating these two days according to what was written down and according to their fixed time from year to year would not pass away. Amplified Bible the Jews established and made it a custom for themselves and for their descendants and for all who joined them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days as it was written and at the appointed time annually. Berean Annotated Bible the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year, according to their regulation. Christian Standard Bible the Jews bound themselves, their descendants, and all who joined with them to a commitment that they would not fail to celebrate these two days each and every year according to the written instructions and according to the time appointed. Holman Christian Standard Bible the Jews bound themselves, their descendants, and all who joined with them to a commitment that they would not fail to celebrate these two days each and every year according to the written instructions and according to the time appointed. American Standard Version the Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so that it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to the writing thereof, and according to the appointed time thereof, every year; Contemporary English Version Now every year the Jews set aside these two days for having parties and celebrating, just as they were told to do. English Revised Version the Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to the writing thereof, and according to the appointed time thereof, every year; GOD'S WORD® Translation the Jews established a tradition for themselves and their descendants and for anyone who would join them. The tradition was that a person should never fail to observe these two days every year, as they were described and at their appointed time. Good News Translation the Jews made it a rule for themselves, their descendants, and anyone who might become a Jew, that at the proper time each year these two days would be regularly observed according to Mordecai's instructions. International Standard Version the Jewish people established this celebration, making it a tradition for themselves, for their descendants, and for all who joined with them that they should not fail to observe these two days each year, based on the written instructions, and at the prescribed time. NET Bible Therefore, because of the account found in this letter and what they had faced in this regard and what had happened to them, the Jews established as binding on themselves, their descendants, and all who joined their company that they should observe these two days without fail, just as written and at the appropriate time on an annual basis. New Heart English Bible the Jews established, and imposed on themselves, and on their descendants, and on all those who joined themselves to them, so that it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to what was written, and according to its appointed time, every year; Webster's Bible Translation The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves to them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe Jews bound themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year, according to their regulation. World English Bible the Jews established and imposed on themselves, on their descendants, and on all those who joined themselves to them, so that it should not fail that they would keep these two days according to what was written and according to its appointed time every year; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe Jews have established and received on them, and on their seed, and on all those joined to them, and it does not pass away, to be keeping these two days according to their writing, and according to their season, in every year and year; Berean Literal Bible the Jews established and received it upon themselves and upon their seed and upon all those joining upon them, and it shall not pass away to be keeping these two days, according to their writing and according to their appointed time in every year and year, Young's Literal Translation the Jews have established and received upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all those joined unto them, and it doth not pass away, to be keeping these two days according to their writing, and according to their season, in every year and year; Smith's Literal Translation The Jews set up and admitted upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all joining themselves to them, and they shall not pass by to be doing these two days according to their writing, and according to their time in every year and year; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible the Jews established and adopted as a custom for themselves, their descendants, and all who should join them, the perpetual obligation of celebrating these two days every year in the manner prescribed by this letter, and at the time appointed. New Revised Standard Version the Jews established and accepted as a custom for themselves and their descendants and all who joined them, that without fail they would continue to observe these two days every year, as it was written and at the time appointed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Jews ordained thus, and took upon themselves and upon their descendants and upon all such as joined themselves to them that it should not fail that they would keep these two days according to their writing and according to their appointed time every year. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Jews took upon them and upon their seed and upon everyone who is joined to them that without fail they would be performing these two days, according to what things are written, at their time every year. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to the writing thereof, and according to the appointed time thereof, every year; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Mardochaeus established it, and the Jews took upon themselves, and upon their seed, and upon those that were joined to them to observe it, neither would they on any account behave differently: but these days were to be a memorial kept in every generation, and city, and family, and province. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Purim Instituted…26Therefore these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter, and because of all they had seen and experienced, 27the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year, according to their regulation. 28These days should be remembered and celebrated by every generation, family, province, and city, so that these days of Purim should not fail to be observed among the Jews, nor should the memory of them fade from their descendants.… Cross References the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom Exodus 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Exodus 12:17 So you are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your divisions out of the land of Egypt. You must keep this day as a permanent statute for the generations to come. that they and their descendants Genesis 17:7 I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Exodus 12:24-27 And you are to keep this command as a permanent statute for you and your descendants. / When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep this service. / When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’ … and all who join them Exodus 12:48-49 If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. / The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” should not fail to celebrate these two days Leviticus 23:7-8 On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the seventh day there shall be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.’” Exodus 12:16 On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly, and another on the seventh day. You must not do any work on those days, except to prepare the meals—that is all you may do. at the appointed time each and every year, Numbers 9:2-3 “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” 2 Chronicles 35:1 Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. according to their regulation. Numbers 9:12-14 they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. / But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. / If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” Leviticus 23:14 You must not eat any bread or roasted or new grain until the very day you have brought this offering to your God. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live. Exodus 13:9 It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. Leviticus 23:4-8 These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. / The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. … Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. … 2 Kings 23:21-23 The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture The Jews ordained, and took on them, and on their seed, and on all such as joined themselves to them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; they called. Numbers 16:40 To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses. Ezekiel 39:11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea: and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of Hamongog. Pur. Esther 9:20 And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, Jump to Previous Appointed Descendants Established Fail Imposed Jews Joined Ordained Seed Themselves Time Writing WrittenJump to Next Appointed Descendants Established Fail Imposed Jews Joined Ordained Seed Themselves Time Writing WrittenEsther 9 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. the Jews bound themselves to establish the custom This phrase highlights the communal decision of the Jewish people to formalize the observance of Purim. The binding nature of this decision reflects the seriousness with which they approached the commemoration of their deliverance. In biblical context, binding agreements were often made before God, indicating a solemn vow (see Nehemiah 10:29). This act of binding themselves can be seen as a covenantal action, reminiscent of other covenants in the Old Testament, such as those made by the Israelites at Sinai (Exodus 24:3-8). that they and their descendants and all who join them should not fail to celebrate these two days at the appointed time each and every year according to their regulation Persons / Places / Events 1. JewsThe Jewish people who were living in the Persian Empire during the time of Esther. They were the primary recipients of the decree to celebrate the festival of Purim. 2. Descendants The future generations of Jews who were also bound by this decree to observe the festival of Purim annually. 3. All who joined them This refers to any non-Jews who aligned themselves with the Jewish people, possibly through conversion or support, and who also committed to observing Purim. 4. Purim The festival established to commemorate the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Book of Esther. 5. Regulation and appointed time The specific guidelines and timing for the celebration of Purim, as established by Mordecai and Esther. Teaching Points The Importance of RemembranceJust as the Jews committed to remembering their deliverance through Purim, Christians are called to remember God's faithfulness and deliverance in their own lives. Generational Faithfulness The commitment to pass down the observance of Purim highlights the importance of teaching future generations about God's works and faithfulness. Inclusivity in Faith The inclusion of "all who joined them" in the observance of Purim reflects the openness of God's covenant community to those who choose to align themselves with His people. The Role of Tradition While traditions like Purim are important, they should always point back to God's actions and character, rather than becoming empty rituals. Celebration as Worship Observing festivals and celebrations can be a form of worship, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 9:27?2. How does Esther 9:27 emphasize the importance of remembering God's deliverance annually? 3. What role does community play in observing the Purim festival in Esther 9:27? 4. How can we apply the commitment in Esther 9:27 to our faith practices? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Esther 9:27 and other biblical celebrations of deliverance? 6. How can families today implement the remembrance principles found in Esther 9:27? 7. Why did the Jews establish Purim as a perpetual festival in Esther 9:27? 8. How does Esther 9:27 reflect the theme of divine providence? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Esther 9:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 9? 11. What is a votive offering? 12. Esther 9:5-10: How plausible is it that the Jews could kill so many enemies in Susa in a single day without any recorded retaliation by the Persian authorities? 13. Esther 9:28: How do we reconcile the institution of Purim with the absence of divine mention or direct intervention throughout the entire story of Esther? 14. Esther 9:13-15: Why would an additional day of killing be sanctioned, and does this align with other biblical teachings on mercy and restraint? What Does Esther 9:27 Mean The Jews bound themselvesThe verse opens with a voluntary, united commitment. Much like Israel at Sinai—“All that the LORD has spoken we will do” (Exodus 19:8)—the people pledge themselves to an oath. Their agreement is: • Collective, not individual (Nehemiah 10:29). • Solemn, invoking accountability before God (2 Chronicles 15:12). They are not making a casual promise; they are sealing a covenant to remember God’s deliverance in perpetuity. to establish the custom Here the intent is to create a standing ordinance, comparable to Passover, which was declared “a memorial … for all generations” (Exodus 12:14). Customs anchored in God’s acts: • Preserve history (Joshua 4:7). • Teach doctrine from one generation to the next (Psalm 145:4). • Prevent spiritual drift by embedding truth in the calendar. that they and their descendants and all who join them The horizon widens beyond the immediate survivors: • Future children inherit the testimony (Genesis 17:7; Deuteronomy 6:20–21). • “Those who join them” welcomes proselytes and sojourners (Zechariah 2:11; Acts 2:39). God’s salvation in the book of Esther is meant to echo outward, inviting others into joy and covenant loyalty. should not fail to celebrate these two days The focus is Purim’s dual-day feast (Esther 9:21-22). Failure to celebrate would equal forgetfulness of God’s reversal. Celebration includes: • Joyful feasting and rest (Leviticus 23:40). • Generosity to the poor (Deuteronomy 16:11–12; 2 Corinthians 9:12). • Public retelling of the rescue (Revelation 12:11). at the appointed time each and every year God works in history at set times (Galatians 4:4). Annual rhythm turns memory into habit: • “Year after year this feast” (1 Samuel 1:3) embeds gratitude. • Regularity keeps the community in step with God’s timetable (Leviticus 23). • It also counters cultural amnesia, ensuring the miracle stays present. according to their regulation The festival is kept “according to their regulation,” meaning the specific directives just recorded—dates, gifts, readings (Esther 9:20-23). Scripture often ties obedience to detailed order: • “Observe this rite as a statute” (Exodus 12:24). • Josiah’s Passover was honored “as written in the Book of the Covenant” (2 Chronicles 35:6). Precision honors God, guards unity, and resists human alteration (Colossians 2:5). summary Esther 9:27 records a covenant to remember. The Jews pledge, and invite all who join them, to celebrate God’s great reversal every year, on the exact days, following the prescribed pattern. By binding themselves, they safeguard the story, pass faith to descendants, and keep gratitude alive through consistent, regulated celebration. Verse 27. - All such as joined themselves to them. i.e. "all who should become proselytes to their faith" (see above, Esther 8:17). According to their writing. According to the writing concerning the days which they had received from Mordecai (ver. 20).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the Jewsהַיְּהוּדִים֩ ׀ (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish bound themselves וְקִבְּל֣וּ (wə·qib·bə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6901: To receive, take to establish the custom קִיְּמ֣וּ (qî·yə·mū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand that they עֲלֵיהֶ֨ם ׀ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and their descendants זַרְעָ֜ם (zar·‘ām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who join הַנִּלְוִ֤ים (han·nil·wîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3867: To twine, to unite, to remain, to borrow, to lend them עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against should not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no fail יַעֲב֔וֹר (ya·‘ă·ḇō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on to celebrate עֹשִׂ֗ים (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those two שְׁנֵ֤י (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) days הַיָּמִים֙ (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day at the [appointed] time וְכִזְמַנָּ֑ם (wə·ḵiz·man·nām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2165: An appointed occasion each בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every and every year, שָׁנָ֖ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year according to their regulation. כִּכְתָבָ֖ם (kiḵ·ṯā·ḇām) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3791: Something written, a writing, record, book Links Esther 9:27 NIVEsther 9:27 NLT Esther 9:27 ESV Esther 9:27 NASB Esther 9:27 KJV Esther 9:27 BibleApps.com Esther 9:27 Biblia Paralela Esther 9:27 Chinese Bible Esther 9:27 French Bible Esther 9:27 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 9:27 The Jews established and imposed on themselves (Est Esth. Es) |
    |